Bad Hair
Pelo malo
Synopsis
A nine-year-old boy’s preening obsession with straightening his hair elicits a tidal wave of homophobic panic in his hard-working mother, in this tender but clear-eyed coming-of-age tale.
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Pelo Malo Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mariana Rondón
- Screenplay & Story
- Mariana Rondón
- Original Score
- Camilo Froideval
- Original Title
- Pelo malo
- Country of Origin
- Venezuela, Peru, Argentina, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Artefactos S.F, Imagen Latina, La Sociedad Post, Hanfgarn & Ufer Filmproduktion, Sudaca Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mariana Rondón
Mariana Rondón
Camilo Froideval
Micaela Cajahuaringa
Marité Ugás
Marité Ugás
Department Leadership Roster
Marité Ugás
Editor
Mariana Rondón
Screenplay
Matías Tikas
Production Design
Mariana Rondón
Director
Marité Ugás
Producer
Camilo Froideval
Original Music Composer
Micaela Cajahuaringa
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Hair
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What is Bad Hair about?
A nine-year-old boy’s preening obsession with straightening his hair elicits a tidal wave of homophobic panic in his hard-working mother, in this tender but clear-eyed coming-of-age tale.
Who directed Bad Hair?
Bad Hair was directed by Mariana Rondón.
Who stars in Bad Hair?
The principal cast of Bad Hair includes Samuel Lange Zambrano, Samantha Castillo, Beto Benitez, Nelly Ramos, María Emilia Sulbarán.
When was Bad Hair released and how long is it?
Bad Hair was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Bad Hair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Hair was composed by Camilo Froideval.