Balseros
Synopsis
In the summer of 1994, a team of public television reporters filmed and interviewed seven Cubans a few days before their risky venture of setting out to sea in homemade rafts to reach the coast of the United States. Six made it far enough to be picked up at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard. When these balseros (rafters) were finally allowed to go to the United States, the film crew went with them to a string of several cities. Seven years later, the film crew visits them again, to discover that their destiny has been in the United States. Theirs is a true story about some of the authentic survivors of our times, the human adventure of people who are shipwrecked between two worlds.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$62K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josep Maria Domènech, Carlos Bosch
- Screenplay & Story
- David Trueba, Carlos Bosch
- Original Title
- Balseros
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Worldwide Gross
- $62K
- Production Studios
- Bausan Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josep Maria Domènech, Carlos Bosch
David Trueba, Carlos Bosch
Department Leadership Roster
David Trueba
Writer
Josep Maria Domènech
Director
Carlos Bosch
Writer
Carlos Bosch
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balseros
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What is Balseros about?
In the summer of 1994, a team of public television reporters filmed and interviewed seven Cubans a few days before their risky venture of setting out to sea in homemade rafts to reach the coast of the United States. Six made it far enough to be picked up at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard. When these balseros (rafters) were finally allowed to go to the United States, the film crew went with them to a string of several cities. Seven years later, the film crew visits them again, to discover that their destiny has been in the United States. Theirs is a true story about some of the authentic survivors of our times, the human adventure of people who are shipwrecked between two worlds.
Who directed Balseros?
Balseros was directed by Josep Maria Domènech, Carlos Bosch.
Who stars in Balseros?
The principal cast of Balseros includes Maria Celeste Arraras, Fidel Castro, Bill Clinton, Guillermo Armas.
When was Balseros released and how long is it?
Balseros was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
How much did Balseros make at the box office?
Balseros grossed $62K in worldwide ticket sales.