ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York

The Special + Q+A

Expired May 6, 2021 3:45 AM
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The Special
Chuo, a charming young man with Down Syndrome, must navigate the challenges of early adulthood.
The Special Q+A on Sun, May 2, 6PM
Q+A with dir. Ignacio Marquez and actors Greyber Rengifo and Ruper Vásquez
External livestream
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Co-presented by Cinema Arts Centre.


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Chuo, a charming young man with Down syndrome, must navigate the challenges of early adulthood as he seeks to build a life of independence from his troubled father. Long separated by an ocean of silence and shame, will the two men be able to build a common future?

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    91 minutes
  • Language
    Spanish
  • Country
    Venezuela
  • Director
    Ignacio Márquez
  • Screenwriter
    Ignacio Márquez
  • Producer
    José Antonio Varela
  • Cast
    Greyber Rengifo, Ruper Vásquez, Brenda Moreno, Roberto Rodríguez, Carolina Torres, Adolfo Nittoli
  • Cinematographer
    Amanda Pérez
  • Editor
    Ignacio Márquez
  • Production Design
    Matias Tikas
  • Sound Design
    Marco Salaverría
  • Music
    Alfredo Naranjo
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