A Sort of Family
Una especie de familia
Synopsis
What limits does Malena cross to get what she wants most? Malena is a 38 year old middle class doctor from Buenos Aires. One afternoon she receives the call from Doctor Costas, who informs her that she must travel immediately to the north of the country: the baby she was waiting for is about to be born. Unexpectedly Malena decides to embark on an uncertain journey, full of crossroads, facing all kinds of legal and moral obstacles that will make her constantly wondering how far she is ready to go.
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A SORT OF FAMILY trailer | BFI London Film Festival 2017Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$47K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Diego Lerman
- Screenplay & Story
- Diego Lerman
- Original Title
- Una especie de familia
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $47K
- Production Studios
- Campo Cine, 27 Films Production, Bellota Films, Snowglobe, Bossa Nova Films, INCAA, Productora MG, Red Rental, Staron Film, Telefe
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diego Lerman
Diego Lerman, María Meira
Wojciech Staroń
Alejandro Brodersohn
Nicolás Avruj, Diego Lerman
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolás Avruj
Producer
Diego Lerman
Producer
Alejandro Brodersohn
Editor
Valentina Bari
Costume Design
Diego Lerman
Screenplay
Diego Lerman
Writer
María Meira
Writer
Diego Lerman
Director
Wojciech Staroń
Director of Photography
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What is A Sort of Family about?
What limits does Malena cross to get what she wants most? Malena is a 38 year old middle class doctor from Buenos Aires. One afternoon she receives the call from Doctor Costas, who informs her that she must travel immediately to the north of the country: the baby she was waiting for is about to be born. Unexpectedly Malena decides to embark on an uncertain journey, full of crossroads, facing all kinds of legal and moral obstacles that will make her constantly wondering how far she is ready to go.
Who directed A Sort of Family?
A Sort of Family was directed by Diego Lerman.
Who stars in A Sort of Family?
The principal cast of A Sort of Family includes Bárbara Lennie, Daniel Aráoz, Claudio Tolcachir, Paula Cohen, Yanina Ávila.
When was A Sort of Family released and how long is it?
A Sort of Family was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did A Sort of Family make at the box office?
A Sort of Family grossed $47K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Sort of Family?
A Sort of Family holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).