The Needle
La aguja
Synopsis
The Needle is a portrait of a home clinic for body modification in one of San Juan's most impoverished neighborhoods. In telling the story of the clinic's owner and two clients, the film explores addiction as expressed through the search for beauty, social acceptance, and inter-personal affection.
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carmen Oquendo-Villar, José Correa Vigier
- Original Title
- La aguja
- Country of Origin
- Puerto Rico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- The Needle LLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carmen Oquendo-Villar, José Correa Vigier
Carmen Oquendo-Villar
Carla Cavina
Felipe Tewes, Dana King
Department Leadership Roster
Carmen Oquendo-Villar
Director
José Correa Vigier
Director
Felipe Tewes
Producer
Carla Cavina
Editor
Carmen Oquendo-Villar
Director of Photography
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What is The Needle about?
The Needle is a portrait of a home clinic for body modification in one of San Juan's most impoverished neighborhoods. In telling the story of the clinic's owner and two clients, the film explores addiction as expressed through the search for beauty, social acceptance, and inter-personal affection.
Who directed The Needle?
The Needle was directed by Carmen Oquendo-Villar, José Correa Vigier.
Who stars in The Needle?
The principal cast of The Needle includes Not specified.
When was The Needle released and how long is it?
The Needle was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 40m.