That Wasn't Me

Apr 24, 2012

0h 20m

★ 5.3

Overview

Aquél no Era Yo [That Wasn't Me] is a 2012 Spanish short film directed by Esteban Crespo. It tells the story of Paul and Kaney. Two characters, an African child and a Spanish woman, who could have nothing in common, but will get to join their lives forever through a life-giving shot. Kaney is an African child soldier. He lives with many child soldiers and obeys the orders given by the man who has become like their father, the General of the Rebel Army. Paula is a Spanish aid worker who moved to Africa following her boyfriend, Juanjo, in order to bring help and to rescue the child soldiers who live there. In a border crossing point, Paula and Kaney meet each other and this will be the starting point of this dramatic story, full of fear, violence and redemption. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Genres

War

Drama

Production Companies

Africanauan

Prima y Vera Producciones

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Cast

Paula

Alejandra Lorente

Juanjo

Gustavo Salmerón

General

Babou Cham

Kaney adulto

Mariano Nguema

Teniente

Alito Rodgers Jr.

Conductor

Jose María Chumo

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That Wasn't Me

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