Released Date:
2009-07-31
Languages:
Spanish, English
Countries:
Uruguay, Spain
Runtime:
110 min
IMDB Ratings:
(881 Reviews)
Director:
èlvaro Brechnerèlvaro Brechner
Juan Carlos Onetti (short story)
Gary Piquer
Jacob van Oppen, the former strongest man on earth, and his manager Orsini, who calls himself "the Prince", make a good living by traveling around small South American towns and organizing wrestling exhibitions. Arriving in Santa Maria, they are met with uncommon enthusiasm, the local newspaper wants to sponsor the fight, helping hands placard the town with posters, and an open call is made for a worthy adversary. Ever so resourceful, Orsini knows how to find the right combatant, but fishing in Santa Maria could lead to a bigger catch than he'd hoped for.
Released Date:
2014-08-06
Languages:
Spanish, Yiddish
Countries:
Spain, Uruguay, Germany
Runtime:
98 min
IMDB Ratings:
6.6 (323 Reviews)
Director:
èlvaro BrechnerAfter fleeing Europe for Uruguay during WWII, Jacob Kaplan built a quiet life. Now 76, he begins to question his worth. After learning of a mysterious German prowling the shores of a nearby beach, he becomes convinced that he's found a Nazi in hiding and plans to expose him. Expertly distilling a potent mixture of emotional depth and deadpan comedy, Mr. Kaplan is a vivacious meditation on family, aging, and the drive for significance.
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