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Bombon El Perro [2004]
from Pathe Distribution
starring Juan Villegas, Walter Donado, Rosa Valsechi
directed by Carlos Sorin

Features:

• PAL

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

• A simple but heartwarming movie...
  "Bombón: El Perro" (= "Bombón: the dog") is a film by Carlos Sorín, a well-known Argentine director who was also behind "Historias mínimas".
  The heart of this road movie is the relationship between a man and his dog. Juan (played by Juan Villegas), is an old mechanic down on his luck that was sacked and can't get a new job, due both to his age and to the economic crisis affecting the country. Everything starts to change for him when, thanks to an act of politeness, he... more info

• Perfect
  This was one of a handful of films that I did not want to end. It was entirely balanced and complete - writing, acting and music. Perfect direction. I will never tire of it.

• Charming and idioscyncratic film
  A very enjoyable film full of humour and good acting, especially by the dog! The story builds up to a great ending that I won't spoil for you.

• Loved the film and the dogo
  Yes, Argentine dogo is the breed of the dog in this film. And the UK Kennel Club has banned them. Nice job Kennel Club.
  Anyway, relaxing film, so real and evocative. Harsh terrain which mirrors life really. I recommend.

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