The Flicker
El Destello
Synopsis
Horacio is a 45 year-old Uruguayan soldier. For his good service at the Naval Forces, he received the duty of lighthouse keeper at the Island of Sea Lions in the Atlantic Ocean. Horacio is poor and will soon retire. Meanwhile he sits amongst the 250 thousand sea lions who keep him company, he dreams of building a sewing machine repair shop in his backyard and giving a future to his daughter. But Horacio has to go to war to save up sufficient money. He will soon part to Congo as member of Uruguay's peace keeping force.
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EL DESTELLO - THE FLICKER
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-12
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- Director
- Gabriel Szollosy
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriel Szollosy
- Original Title
- El Destello
- Country of Origin
- Uruguay
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
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Gabriel Szollosy
Gabriel Szollosy
Nyika Jancsó
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Gabriel Szollosy
Director
Gabriel Szollosy
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Nyika Jancsó
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What is The Flicker about?
Horacio is a 45 year-old Uruguayan soldier. For his good service at the Naval Forces, he received the duty of lighthouse keeper at the Island of Sea Lions in the Atlantic Ocean. Horacio is poor and will soon retire. Meanwhile he sits amongst the 250 thousand sea lions who keep him company, he dreams of building a sewing machine repair shop in his backyard and giving a future to his daughter. But Horacio has to go to war to save up sufficient money. He will soon part to Congo as member of Uruguay's peace keeping force.
Who directed The Flicker?
The Flicker was directed by Gabriel Szollosy.
Who stars in The Flicker?
The principal cast of The Flicker includes Horacio Pereira.
When was The Flicker released and how long is it?
The Flicker was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.