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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...

Directed By: Nicolás Pereda

Written By: Nicolás Pereda

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...

Directed By: Nicolás Pereda

Written By: Nicolás Pereda

Top Cast

Clemencia Alejo

Clemen

Gabriela Alejo

Hija de tendera

Jose Refugio Alejo

Cuco

Silvia Alejo

Tendera

Daniel Rivera Chávez

Militar 2

Carlos García

Primo de Goliat

Alvaro Miranda

Militar 1

Eufrasia Miranda

Eufrasia

Ramiro Rivera

Novio de Clemen

Gabino Rodríguez

Gabino

Juana Rodríguez

Doña Juanita

Alfredo Saavedra

Hermano de Goliat 2

Amalio Saavedra

Hermano de Goliat 1

Oscar Saavedra

Goliat

Sarai Saavedra

Hermana de Goliat

Teresa Sánchez

Mother

Harold Torres

Other Soldier

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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews

25% Positive
1 Review

75% Mixed
3 Reviews

0% Negative
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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews

25% Positive
1 Review

75% Mixed
3 Reviews

0% Negative
0 Reviews

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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.

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

The New York Times

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

Jul 5, 2011

Pereda moves into territory where atmosphere and tone are more important than story or character.

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Details

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

Genres

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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