Barrio
Synopsis
Bored 15-year-old school chums Rai Manu and Javi dream of sexual adventures and exotic resorts while the well-off population of Madrid flock to the beaches on a summer holiday. The youths hang around the concrete wasteland killing time by reading the sex classifieds and pushing their luck. They masturbate, thieve, fight with their families and get involved in a drug bust. Finally Rai, the most daring and restless of the trio - gets shot while trying to steal stereo gear from a car. Each adolescent faces a dreary home life but when they get together they enjoy each other's company to the full. The film is an engaging mixture of comedy drama and the pathos of life in a Madrid neighborhood.
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Críspulo Cabezas
Rai
Timy Benito
Javi
Eloi Yebra
Manu
Marieta Orozco
Susi
Enrique Villén
Ricardo
Alicia Sánchez
Carmen
Francisco Algora
Ángel
Chete Lera
Inspector de policía
Claude Pascadel
Abuelo de Javi
Pedro Miguel Martínez
Vecino
Daniel Guzmán
Chico bar de copas
Lluvia Rojo
Chica bar de copas
Nicolas Abraham
Hermano de Rai
Concha Gómez Conde
Madre de Rai
Pepo Oliva
Padre de Rai
Francisco Maestre
Encargado pizzeria
César Vea
Guardia jurado
Celia Bermejo
Cliente pizza 1
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando León de Aranoa
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando León de Aranoa
- Original Title
- Barrio
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Elías Querejeta PC, Esicma S.R.L, MACT Productions, MGN Filmes, Sogepaq, Sogetel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando León de Aranoa
Fernando León de Aranoa
Alfredo Mayo
Nacho Ruiz Capillas
Elías Querejeta
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando León de Aranoa
Director
Fernando León de Aranoa
Writer
Alfredo Mayo
Director of Photography
Nacho Ruiz Capillas
Editor
Elías Querejeta
Producer
Soledad Seseña
Production Design
Maiki Marín
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Barrio.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barrio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barrio about?
Bored 15-year-old school chums Rai Manu and Javi dream of sexual adventures and exotic resorts while the well-off population of Madrid flock to the beaches on a summer holiday. The youths hang around the concrete wasteland killing time by reading the sex classifieds and pushing their luck. They masturbate, thieve, fight with their families and get involved in a drug bust. Finally Rai, the most daring and restless of the trio - gets shot while trying to steal stereo gear from a car. Each adolescent faces a dreary home life but when they get together they enjoy each other's company to the full. The film is an engaging mixture of comedy drama and the pathos of life in a Madrid neighborhood.
Who directed Barrio?
Barrio was directed by Fernando León de Aranoa.
Who stars in Barrio?
The principal cast of Barrio includes Críspulo Cabezas, Timy Benito, Eloi Yebra, Marieta Orozco, Enrique Villén.
When was Barrio released and how long is it?
Barrio was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.