Big Shadow
Sombra grande
Synopsis
A few years ago a man appeared who claimed to speak an apparently lost language: Chaná. Soon dictionaries were published and the language could be completely recovered. This man also located the Chanás in the same place where the Volga Germans live today, in the province of Entre Ríos. Inspired by the book of poems of the same name, Big Shadow is the story of a group of friends who live in German villages while they prepare a film about the new language.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival de San Sebastián
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maximiliano Schonfeld
- Screenplay & Story
- Maximiliano Schonfeld, Julián Bejarano
- Original Title
- Sombra grande
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Cine Argentino, INCAA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maximiliano Schonfeld
Maximiliano Schonfeld, Julián Bejarano
Maximiliano Schonfeld
Florencia Gómez García
Cecilia Jacob, Maximiliano Schonfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Florencia Gómez García
Editor
Maximiliano Schonfeld
Director
Maximiliano Schonfeld
Writer
Maximiliano Schonfeld
Director of Photography
Cecilia Jacob
Producer
Maximiliano Schonfeld
Producer
Andresina Gotte
Costume Design
Mario Wendler
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Big Shadow.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Shadow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Big Shadow about?
A few years ago a man appeared who claimed to speak an apparently lost language: Chaná. Soon dictionaries were published and the language could be completely recovered. This man also located the Chanás in the same place where the Volga Germans live today, in the province of Entre Ríos. Inspired by the book of poems of the same name, Big Shadow is the story of a group of friends who live in German villages while they prepare a film about the new language.
Who directed Big Shadow?
Big Shadow was directed by Maximiliano Schonfeld.
Who stars in Big Shadow?
The principal cast of Big Shadow includes Blas Jaime, Mario Wendler, Pablo Boemo, Alejandro Albarenque, Dario Wendler.
When was Big Shadow released and how long is it?
Big Shadow was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Is Big Shadow based on a book or true story?
Big Shadow is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Julián Bejarano".