The God of Wood
El dios de madera
“A discovery. A desire. A past.”
Synopsis
Yao and Moroccan Rachid arrive illegally in Valencia, Spain, and separate. Yao sells pirated DVDs in the street and wanders disconsolately around the barrio until he glimpses divorcee Maria Luisa working in her boutique. High-strung and irritable, Maria lives with her gay son, Rober, who, like many other things in life, is a disappointment to her. Rachid, meanwhile, is doing just fine working as a hairstylist in a beauty salon; Rober is hopelessly in love with him. When Yao starts sleeping in Rober's flat, a confrontation between him and Maria suddenly becomes inevitable, and when it comes, what could have been an embarrassment is actually handled with grace.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vicente Molina Foix
- Screenplay & Story
- Vicente Molina Foix
- Original Score
- Luis Ivars
- Original Title
- El dios de madera
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- DC Medias, Sagrera Audiovisuals, Metrojavier
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vicente Molina Foix
Vicente Molina Foix
Luis Ivars
Andreu Rebés
Ascen Marchena
Óscar del Caz, Oriol Maymó
Department Leadership Roster
Vicente Molina Foix
Director
Vicente Molina Foix
Writer
Luis Ivars
Original Music Composer
Andreu Rebés
Director of Photography
Ascen Marchena
Editor
Cristina Rodríguez Torres
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The God of Wood
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What is The God of Wood about?
Yao and Moroccan Rachid arrive illegally in Valencia, Spain, and separate. Yao sells pirated DVDs in the street and wanders disconsolately around the barrio until he glimpses divorcee Maria Luisa working in her boutique. High-strung and irritable, Maria lives with her gay son, Rober, who, like many other things in life, is a disappointment to her. Rachid, meanwhile, is doing just fine working as a hairstylist in a beauty salon; Rober is hopelessly in love with him. When Yao starts sleeping in Rober's flat, a confrontation between him and Maria suddenly becomes inevitable, and when it comes, what could have been an embarrassment is actually handled with grace.
Who directed The God of Wood?
The God of Wood was directed by Vicente Molina Foix.
Who stars in The God of Wood?
The principal cast of The God of Wood includes Marisa Paredes, Nao Albet, Sonia Almarcha, Madi Diocou, Olga Alamán.
When was The God of Wood released and how long is it?
The God of Wood was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The God of Wood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The God of Wood was composed by Luis Ivars.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The God of Wood?
The God of Wood holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).