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  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Interior13 Cine
  • 1 h 18 m
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Interior13 Cine
  • 1 h 18 m
Summer of Goliath

Summary Set in Huilotepec, a community in the Mexican countryside, Summer of Goliath revolves around three characters: Teresa, who embarks on a mission to determine why her husband has suddenly abandoned her; her son Gabino, who is in the military and spends his time conducting car searches, as well as intimidating the locals, with his fellow so...

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Interior13 Cine
  • 1 h 18 m
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Interior13 Cine
  • 1 h 18 m

Summer of Goliath

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Summary Set in Huilotepec, a community in the Mexican countryside, Summer of Goliath revolves around three characters: Teresa, who embarks on a mission to determine why her husband has suddenly abandoned her; her son Gabino, who is in the military and spends his time conducting car searches, as well as intimidating the locals, with his fellow so...

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews
49
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75% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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25% Positive
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75% Mixed
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0% Negative
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63
Jul 5, 2011
Nicholas Pereda shows nothing short of immense promise here, especially in his enigmatic framing and collaborative effort with his regular DP, Alejandro Colonado.
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60
Jul 5, 2011
Though Summer of Goliath has its share of grace notes and gorgeous shots, the anxiety of influence hangs heavy over every real-time interaction, every direct testimony, every re-creation (and re-re-creation) of allegedly true incidents.
By David Fear FULL REVIEW
50
Jul 7, 2011
Carrying far more weight than their screen time would warrant, the "interviews" with actors playing young children are the best part of the film.
By Mike Hale FULL REVIEW
40
Jul 5, 2011
Pereda moves into territory where atmosphere and tone are more important than story or character.
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Production Company En Chinga Films, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (IMCINE), Santas Producciones
Release Date Jul 8, 2011
Duration 1 h 18 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website http://www.figafilms.com/
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Awards

Valdivia International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Venice Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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