I Dream in Another Language
Sueño en otro idioma
Synopsis
An indigenous language is in peril, as its last two speakers had a quarrel in the past and haven't spoken to each other in over 50 years. Martín, a young linguist, will undertake the challenge of bringing the old friends back together and convincing them to speak once again so he can obtain a recorded registration of the language and study it.
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I Dream In Another Language Trailer #1 (2017) | Movieclips Indie
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-26
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Eligio Meléndez
Evaristo
José Manuel Poncelis
Isauro
Juan Pablo de Santiago
Young Evaristo
Hoze Meléndez
Young Isauro
Fernando Álvarez Rebeil
Martín
Nicolasa Ortíz Monasterio
María
Héctor Jiménez
Santiago
José Concepción Macías
Fausto
Mónica Miguel
Jacinta
Fátima Molina
Lluvia
Mardonio Carballo
Silverio
Gabriela Cartol
Marthita
Juan Antonio Llanes
Priest
Guillermo Nava
Doctor
Antonio Tepetla Tepo
Guitarist
Norma Angélica
Flaviana
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 28, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 18, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernesto Contreras
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Contreras
- Original Score
- Demián Gálvez, Andrés Sánchez
- Original Title
- Sueño en otro idioma
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, Netherlands, Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Alebrije Producciones, Revolver Amsterdam, Agencia SHA, Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad, Estudios Churubusco Azteca, Eficine, Sam Spiegel International Film Lab
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernesto Contreras
Carlos Contreras
Demián Gálvez, Andrés Sánchez
Tonatiuh Martínez
Jorge Macaya
Department Leadership Roster
Jorge Macaya
Editor
Ernesto Contreras
Director
Carlos Contreras
Screenplay
Tonatiuh Martínez
Director of Photography
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What is I Dream in Another Language about?
An indigenous language is in peril, as its last two speakers had a quarrel in the past and haven't spoken to each other in over 50 years. Martín, a young linguist, will undertake the challenge of bringing the old friends back together and convincing them to speak once again so he can obtain a recorded registration of the language and study it.
Who directed I Dream in Another Language?
I Dream in Another Language was directed by Ernesto Contreras.
Who stars in I Dream in Another Language?
The principal cast of I Dream in Another Language includes Eligio Meléndez, José Manuel Poncelis, Juan Pablo de Santiago, Hoze Meléndez, Fernando Álvarez Rebeil.
When was I Dream in Another Language released and how long is it?
I Dream in Another Language was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for I Dream in Another Language?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Dream in Another Language was composed by Demián Gálvez, Andrés Sánchez.