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    That Wasn't Me

    20'

    2012-04-24

    5.5

    War,Drama

    Overview:

    Aquél no Era Yo [That Wasn't Me] is a 2012 Spanish short film directed by Esteban Crespo. It tells the story of Paul and Kaney. Two characters, an African child and a Spanish woman, who could have nothing in common, but will get to join their lives forever through a life-giving shot. Kaney is an African child soldier. He lives with many child soldiers and obeys the orders given by the man who has become like their father, the General of the Rebel Army. Paula is a Spanish aid worker who moved to Africa following her boyfriend, Juanjo, in order to bring help and to rescue the child soldiers who live there. In a border crossing point, Paula and Kaney meet each other and this will be the starting point of this dramatic story, full of fear, violence and redemption. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

    DirectingEsteban CrespoWritingEsteban Crespo

    Cast

    1

    Paula

    Alejandra Lorente

    1

    Juanjo

    Gustavo Salmerón

    1

    General

    Babou Cham

    1

    Kaney adulto

    Mariano Nguema

    1

    Teniente

    Alito Rodgers Jr.

    1

    Conductor

    Jose María Chumo

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Spain
    • List of languages:
      1. Spanish
    • List of companies:
      1. Africanauan
      2. Prima y Vera Producciones
    • Vote Count: 18
    • Popularity: 0.6343
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Aquel no era yo

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