This Is Not Berlin
Esto no es Berlín
Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Carlos doesn't fit in anywhere, not in his family nor with the friends he has chosen in school. But everything changes when he is invited to a mythical nightclub where he discovers the underground LGBTQ nightlife scene: punk, sexual liberty and drugs.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-01
Top Cast
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Marina de Tavira
Carolina
Lumi Cavazos
Susana
Ximena Romo
Rita
Xabiani Ponce de León
Carlos
David Montalvo
Ajo
José Antonio Toledano
Gera
Fernando Álvarez Rebeil
Nestor Quiñones
Dalia Xiuhcoatl
Yadira
Juan Carlos Remolina
Emilio
Gerardo Trejoluna
Juancho
Hari Sama
Esteban
Mauro Sánchez Navarro
Nico
Graciela Orozco
Graciela
Emilio Cuaik
Gabriel
Karla Cruz
Lupe
Luna Balvanera
Lola
Pablo Bracho
Profesor de poesia
Klaudia García
Maud
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hari Sama
- Screenplay & Story
- Hari Sama, Max Zunino, Rodrigo Ordoñez
- Original Score
- Dalí Lantzeta
- Original Title
- Esto no es Berlín
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Catatonia Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hari Sama
Hari Sama, Max Zunino, Rodrigo Ordoñez
Dalí Lantzeta
Alfredo Altamirano
Ximena Cuevas, Rodrigo Rios, Hari Sama
Antonio Urdapilleta, Verónica Valadez, Hari Sama, Ale García
Department Leadership Roster
Ximena Cuevas
Editor
Rodrigo Rios
Editor
Hari Sama
Editor
Alfredo Altamirano
Director of Photography
Dalí Lantzeta
Original Music Composer
Hari Sama
Director
Antonio Urdapilleta
Producer
Verónica Valadez
Producer
Hari Sama
Producer
Hari Sama
Writer
Max Zunino
Writer
Rodrigo Ordoñez
Writer
Ale García
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Is Not Berlin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Is Not Berlin about?
Seventeen-year-old Carlos doesn't fit in anywhere, not in his family nor with the friends he has chosen in school. But everything changes when he is invited to a mythical nightclub where he discovers the underground LGBTQ nightlife scene: punk, sexual liberty and drugs.
Who directed This Is Not Berlin?
This Is Not Berlin was directed by Hari Sama.
Who stars in This Is Not Berlin?
The principal cast of This Is Not Berlin includes Marina de Tavira, Lumi Cavazos, Ximena Romo, Xabiani Ponce de León, David Montalvo.
When was This Is Not Berlin released and how long is it?
This Is Not Berlin was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for This Is Not Berlin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Is Not Berlin was composed by Dalí Lantzeta.