Poster Hijo del Rio - a movie by Ciro Cappellar

HIJO DEL RIO

“Hijo del Rio” is a poignant drama that follows the life of a young man grappling with his identity while navigating the complexities of family, tradition, and modernity. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque river town, the story delves into themes of belonging and self-discovery as he confronts the challenges posed by his lineage and the expectations of those around him. Through vivid storytelling and rich character development, the film captures the essence of a journey that is both personal and universal.

18-year-old Juan comes from his Indian reservation to Buenos Aires, where he joins, in rage over discrimination in the slums, a criminal gang, which is used by corrupt police officers.

Role

Writer,  Director & Cinematographer

Date

March 1995

Genre

Documentory

Production

TRANS-FILM GmbH

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Cast:

Ciro Cappellari

Ciro Cappellari, Jorge Luis Ubertalli

Albert Kitzler, Ciro Cappellari

Roger Heereman, Ciro Cappellari

Tania Stöcklin

Pepe Uria

Pepe Uria

Marcel Gareis, Javier Salina

Juan Ramon Lopez, Norman Briski, Luisa Calcumil, Lorena Medina, Silvia Galegos, Gabriel Mario Tureo

Awards & Festivals
1996         Premio Cóndor de Plata, Asociación de Cronistas Cinematográficos de la Argentina 
1996 Premio Opera Prima, Festival Latinoamericano de Trieste, Italy