

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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
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
Natalia Garayalde
Natalia Garayalde
Federico Disandro, Atilio Sánchez
Julieta Seco, Martín Sappia
Eva Cáceres
Department Leadership Roster
Natalia Garayalde
Writer
Natalia Garayalde
Director
Julieta Seco
Editor
Martín Sappia
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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.
