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7.5 / 10(15 votes)IMDb20201h 10mArgentina

Splinters

Esquirlas

Synopsis

On 3 November 1995, the Rio Tercero Military Factory exploded in Cordoba, prompting thousands of projectiles to fire and spread in the surrounding villages, in a tragedy that would leave seven dead and hundreds injured and affected. At the time, Natalia Garayalde was a twelve-year-old girl who lived with her family near the place, and he was still playing filming with the video camera her father had bought, when she recorded the immediate moments of the burst, while her family escaped the explosions, as well as the daily activities of the village in the days and weeks that follow. Twenty-five years later, that material captured from a girl's candid and surprised gaze it becomes a thoughtful and painful testimony about the family, the destruction of a city, the traces of horror, the sinister truth about the case.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

35º Festival Internacional de Cine de Mar del Plata

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Natalia Garayalde
Screenplay & Story
Natalia Garayalde
Original Score
Federico Disandro, Atilio Sánchez
Original Title
Esquirlas
Country of Origin
Argentina
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 10m
Production Studios
Punto de Fuga Cine, INCAA, Cine Argentino, Fondo Nacional de las Artes, Polo Audiovisual Córdoba

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Natalia Garayalde

Screenplay & Story

Natalia Garayalde

Original Score & Music

Federico Disandro, Atilio Sánchez

Film Editing

Julieta Seco, Martín Sappia

Producers

Eva Cáceres

Department Leadership Roster

Natalia Garayalde

Natalia Garayalde

Writer

Natalia Garayalde

Natalia Garayalde

Director

Julieta Seco

Editor

Martín Sappia

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Splinters.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Splinters

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Splinters about?

On 3 November 1995, the Rio Tercero Military Factory exploded in Cordoba, prompting thousands of projectiles to fire and spread in the surrounding villages, in a tragedy that would leave seven dead and hundreds injured and affected. At the time, Natalia Garayalde was a twelve-year-old girl who lived with her family near the place, and he was still playing filming with the video camera her father had bought, when she recorded the immediate moments of the burst, while her family escaped the explosions, as well as the daily activities of the village in the days and weeks that follow. Twenty-five years later, that material captured from a girl's candid and surprised gaze it becomes a thoughtful and painful testimony about the family, the destruction of a city, the traces of horror, the sinister truth about the case.

Who directed Splinters?

Splinters was directed by Natalia Garayalde.

Who stars in Splinters?

The principal cast of Splinters includes Esteban Garayalde, Natalia Garayalde.

When was Splinters released and how long is it?

Splinters was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.

Who composed the musical score for Splinters?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Splinters was composed by Federico Disandro, Atilio Sánchez.