Water (2006) ( Agua )

Water (2006) (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Agua
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Malaga Spanish Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
French ( Subtitles )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
France ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
125 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Alternative Footage
Filmographies
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2006 and produced in:
Argentina ( Latin America, Mexico )
France ( France, Benelux )

Directed By:
Verónica Chen

Written By:
Verónica Chen
Pablo Lago

Actors:
Jimena Anganuzzi ..... Luisa
Leonora Balcarce ..... Ana
Gloria Carrá ..... Maria
Rafael Ferro ..... Goyo
Nicolás Mateo ..... Chino

Synopsis:

Two athletes look to their sport to help them repair their damaged lives in this psychological drama from Argentine filmmaker Veronica Chen. Goyo (Rafael Ferro) was once a top-ranked competitive swimmer until it was discovered he was using performance-enhancing drugs, leading to a scandal that stalled his career. Looking for a way back into the game, Goyo is coaching Chino (Nicolas Mateo), a promising newcomer who has skills not unlike Goyo, but doesn't have the same appetite for competition. Chino's interest in swimming is pragmatic -- he grew up in severe poverty, and he wants a better life for his girlfriend Luisa (Jimena Anganuzzi) and the child she's carrying. Goyo, however, hasn't found the kind of stability in his personal life that Chino enjoys; even though he's long divorced from his first wife Maria (Gloria Carra), he keeps trying futilely trying to win her back, while shrugging off the attentions of Ana (Leonora Balcarce), who is clearly attracted to him. As Goyo prepares Chino for an important marathon river race, the personal issues that follow the two men become nearly as important as their technique in the water. Agua received its North American premiere at the 2007 San Francisco International Film Festival.

Unfairly accused of doping during a marathon in Argentina, Goyo a former open water swimming champion has abandoned everything to take refuge in the desert. Eight years later, the Marathon is set to take place again. He returns to try to reclaim his honour. Old emotions resurface and oppress him. Goyo meets Chino, a conscientious and stubborn pool swimmer who dreams of being selected for the national team. They decide to team up together.

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