Dr. Alemán
Synopsis
Marc, an unexperienced medical doctor from Germany arrives at the Hospital Universitario del Valle in Cali, Colombia for his internship and soon finds himself in-between a raging gang war in Siloé, a Cali barrio. In the hospital he has to care mostly for shotgun wounds, while in the streets he falls in love with a stall-holder who cares for some of the children involved in drug trafficking and criminal violence. Alienating his colleagues and his host family while befriending the kids, he soon finds himself trapped in the center of the violent conflict between the gangs and has to come to a decision.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Schreiber
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Keidel
- Original Score
- Josef Suchy
- Original Title
- Dr. Alemán
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- 2Pilots Filmproduction
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Schreiber
Oliver Keidel
Josef Suchy
Olaf Hirschberg
Andreas Wodraschke
Jörg Siepmann, Harry Flöter
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Keidel
Screenplay
Jörg Siepmann
Producer
Olaf Hirschberg
Director of Photography
Josef Suchy
Original Music Composer
Tom Schreiber
Director
Harry Flöter
Producer
Andreas Wodraschke
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Alemán
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dr. Alemán about?
Marc, an unexperienced medical doctor from Germany arrives at the Hospital Universitario del Valle in Cali, Colombia for his internship and soon finds himself in-between a raging gang war in Siloé, a Cali barrio. In the hospital he has to care mostly for shotgun wounds, while in the streets he falls in love with a stall-holder who cares for some of the children involved in drug trafficking and criminal violence. Alienating his colleagues and his host family while befriending the kids, he soon finds himself trapped in the center of the violent conflict between the gangs and has to come to a decision.
Who directed Dr. Alemán?
Dr. Alemán was directed by Tom Schreiber.
Who stars in Dr. Alemán?
The principal cast of Dr. Alemán includes August Diehl, Marleyda Soto, Andrés Parra, Hernán Méndez, David Steven Bravo.
When was Dr. Alemán released and how long is it?
Dr. Alemán was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Dr. Alemán?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dr. Alemán was composed by Josef Suchy.