The South
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Synopsis
After the end of the military dictatorship in Argentina in 1983, Floreal is released from prison. Instead of returning to his wife, he wanders through the night of Buenos Aires. He meets some people from his past–most of which are only imaginary–and remembers the events of his imprisonment.
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Miguel Ángel Solá
Floreal Echegoyen
Philippe Léotard
Roberto
Lito Cruz
El Negro
Roberto Goyeneche
Amado
Ulises Dumont
Emilio
Gabriela Toscano
Blondi
Mario Lozano
Echegoyen
Nathán Pinzón
Rasatti
Antonio Ameijeiras
Peregrino
Inés Molina
María
Fito Páez
Marcelo
Niní Gambier
Adela
Chany Mallo
La mère de Floreal
Susana Mayo
Cora
Manuel Vicente
El Tordo
Fernando Siro
Susú Pecoraro
Rosi Echegoyen
Mauricio Kartun
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando E. Solanas
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando E. Solanas
- Original Score
- Astor Piazzolla, Fernando E. Solanas
- Original Title
- Sur
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Pacific Productions, Cinesur
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando E. Solanas
Fernando E. Solanas
Astor Piazzolla, Fernando E. Solanas
Félix "Chango" Monti
Pablo Mari, Juan Carlos Macías
Patricia Novat, Envar El Kadri, Pierre Novat, Fernando E. Solanas, Sabina Sigler
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando E. Solanas
Director
Pablo Mari
Editor
Juan Carlos Macías
Editor
Fernando E. Solanas
Production Design
Patricia Novat
Producer
Envar El Kadri
Producer
Fernando E. Solanas
Writer
Pierre Novat
Producer
Fernando E. Solanas
Producer
Félix "Chango" Monti
Director of Photography
Astor Piazzolla
Original Music Composer
Fernando E. Solanas
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The South
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What is The South about?
After the end of the military dictatorship in Argentina in 1983, Floreal is released from prison. Instead of returning to his wife, he wanders through the night of Buenos Aires. He meets some people from his past–most of which are only imaginary–and remembers the events of his imprisonment.
Who directed The South?
The South was directed by Fernando E. Solanas.
Who stars in The South?
The principal cast of The South includes Miguel Ángel Solá, Philippe Léotard, Lito Cruz, Roberto Goyeneche, Ulises Dumont.
When was The South released and how long is it?
The South was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The South?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The South was composed by Astor Piazzolla, Fernando E. Solanas.