A Lost Year
Un año perdido
Synopsis
Two high school students in Toluca glimpse the challenges and hard road of awakening to adulthood. Matilde wants to be a dentist and Yolanda longs to be a singer. Both face parental authority, experience the transition from adolescence to womanhood, and share the awakening of sexuality, the challenge to authority, the discovery of drugs, and political awareness.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Guadalajara International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerardo Lara
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerardo Lara, Patricio Ruffo
- Original Score
- Alex Lora
- Original Title
- Un año perdido
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Cooperativa Conexión, Producciones Rancho Grande
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerardo Lara
Gerardo Lara, Patricio Ruffo
Alex Lora
Luis Manuel Serrano Díaz
Jorge Vargas
Dulce Kuri
Department Leadership Roster
Gerardo Lara
Director
Gerardo Lara
Writer
Patricio Ruffo
Writer
Dulce Kuri
Producer
Luis Manuel Serrano Díaz
Director of Photography
Cony Jaimes
Costume Design
Jorge Vargas
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Lost Year
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What is A Lost Year about?
Two high school students in Toluca glimpse the challenges and hard road of awakening to adulthood. Matilde wants to be a dentist and Yolanda longs to be a singer. Both face parental authority, experience the transition from adolescence to womanhood, and share the awakening of sexuality, the challenge to authority, the discovery of drugs, and political awareness.
Who directed A Lost Year?
A Lost Year was directed by Gerardo Lara.
Who stars in A Lost Year?
The principal cast of A Lost Year includes Vanessa Bauche, Tiaré Scanda, Ada Carrasco, Bruno Bichir, Marco Muñoz.
When was A Lost Year released and how long is it?
A Lost Year was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Lost Year?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Lost Year was composed by Alex Lora.