
El niño
Synopsis
The story of Nicasio, an octogenarian who used to go up to the Ortuella cemetery on Thursdays to visit the grave of his grandson, one of the many children who died in a gas explosion in a school in October 1980. This event, which shocked the Basque people and the whole of Spain, will lead us to learn how it affected and changed the lives of this and many other families.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mariano Barroso
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Aramburu, Mariano Barroso
- Original Title
- El niño
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mariano Barroso
Fernando Aramburu, Mariano Barroso
Rafa Portela, Mariano Barroso
Department Leadership Roster
Rafa Portela
Producer
Mariano Barroso
Director
Mariano Barroso
Producer
Mariano Barroso
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for El niño.
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Frequently Asked Questions About El niño
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El niño about?
The story of Nicasio, an octogenarian who used to go up to the Ortuella cemetery on Thursdays to visit the grave of his grandson, one of the many children who died in a gas explosion in a school in October 1980. This event, which shocked the Basque people and the whole of Spain, will lead us to learn how it affected and changed the lives of this and many other families.
Who directed El niño?
El niño was directed by Mariano Barroso.
Who stars in El niño?
The principal cast of El niño includes Not specified.
When was El niño released and how long is it?
El niño was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.
