El Comité
Synopsis
A documentary chronicle of the prisoners’ takeover of the Garcia Moreno Penitentiary in Quito, Ecuador. The prisoners find they suddenly have a voice after they take 360 people hostage, and a pattern of abuse and corruption by the guards toward the prisoners becomes clear after lengthy negotiations.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Guadalajara Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mateo Herrera
- Screenplay & Story
- Mateo Herrera
- Original Title
- El Comité
- Country of Origin
- Ecuador
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mateo Herrera
Mateo Herrera
François Laso
Mateo Herrera
Jorge Núñez
Department Leadership Roster
Mateo Herrera
Editor
Jorge Núñez
Producer
Mateo Herrera
Writer
Mateo Herrera
Director
François Laso
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Comité
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What is El Comité about?
A documentary chronicle of the prisoners’ takeover of the Garcia Moreno Penitentiary in Quito, Ecuador. The prisoners find they suddenly have a voice after they take 360 people hostage, and a pattern of abuse and corruption by the guards toward the prisoners becomes clear after lengthy negotiations.
Who directed El Comité?
El Comité was directed by Mateo Herrera.
Who stars in El Comité?
The principal cast of El Comité includes Not specified.
When was El Comité released and how long is it?
El Comité was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.