

Barbed Wire
Alambrado
Synopsis
Harvey, an old man from Scotland lives with his young son and daughter in an isolated house in Patagonia. Upon arrival of the emissaries of a development corporation he promptly stands against them by building a large fence (alambrado). A debut rich with sensibility and violent physicality, an unusual film of wind, isolation, loneliness, desolation ... and madness.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Marco Bechis
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Bechis, Lara Fremder
- Original Score
- Jacques Lederlin
- Original Title
- Alambrado
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Oscar Kramer, Aura Film, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Bechis
Marco Bechis, Lara Fremder
Jacques Lederlin
Esteban Courtalón
Pablo Mari, Nino Baragli
Vincenzo De Leo, Óscar Kramer, Roberto Cicutto
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Bechis
Director
Vincenzo De Leo
Producer
Marco Bechis
Writer
Lara Fremder
Writer
Esteban Courtalón
Director of Photography
Óscar Kramer
Producer
Pablo Mari
Editor
Jorge Sarudiansky
Production Design
Nino Baragli
Editor
Roberto Cicutto
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barbed Wire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barbed Wire about?
Harvey, an old man from Scotland lives with his young son and daughter in an isolated house in Patagonia. Upon arrival of the emissaries of a development corporation he promptly stands against them by building a large fence (alambrado). A debut rich with sensibility and violent physicality, an unusual film of wind, isolation, loneliness, desolation ... and madness.
Who directed Barbed Wire?
Barbed Wire was directed by Marco Bechis.
Who stars in Barbed Wire?
The principal cast of Barbed Wire includes Arturo Maly, Martin Kalwill, Jacqueline Lustig, Matthew Marsh, Enrique Ahriman.
When was Barbed Wire released and how long is it?
Barbed Wire was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Barbed Wire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barbed Wire was composed by Jacques Lederlin.
