I Want to Be
Quiero ser
Synopsis
The short drama film follows the daily life of the Juan and Jorge, two brothers living on the streets of Mexico City. It won an Academy Award in 2001 for Best Live Action Short Film.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Florian Gallenberger
- Screenplay & Story
- Florian Gallenberger
- Original Score
- Gert Wilden Jr.
- Original Title
- Quiero ser
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 35m
- Production Studios
- Mondragon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Florian Gallenberger
Florian Gallenberger
Gert Wilden Jr.
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Department Leadership Roster
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Editor
Florian Gallenberger
Screenplay
Florian Gallenberger
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Want to Be
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What is I Want to Be about?
The short drama film follows the daily life of the Juan and Jorge, two brothers living on the streets of Mexico City. It won an Academy Award in 2001 for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who directed I Want to Be?
I Want to Be was directed by Florian Gallenberger.
Who stars in I Want to Be?
The principal cast of I Want to Be includes Emilio Pérez, Fernando Pena Cuevas, Chaco, Mario Zaragoza, Luis Escutia.
When was I Want to Be released and how long is it?
I Want to Be was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 35m.
Who composed the musical score for I Want to Be?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Want to Be was composed by Gert Wilden Jr..