EL AZOTE

THE SCOURGE

By José Celestino CAMPUSANO

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Drama - Completed 2017

Carlos is a social asistant in the city of Bariloche (one of the best-know tourist resorts in Patagonia) is not enough to avoid the misfortunes experienced by local youths. This film reveals, without concessions, the picture never presented in the postcards of this town.

Festivals
& Awards

Mar Del Plata FF 2017
Best Argentinean Film
Rotterdam IFFR 2018
    • Year of production
    • 2017
    • Genres
    • Drama
    • Countries
    • ARGENTINA
    • Languages
    • SPANISH
    • Duration
    • 89 mn
    • Director(s)
    • José Celestino CAMPUSANO
    • Synopsis
    • Carlos Agustín Fuentes is a social worker responsible for a Child Care Center for Juvenile Justice, located in the El Alto area, in the city of Bariloche. Emiliano is a coworker who tries to undermine the role of Carlos in order to ascend to its position. Meanwile Carlos is abandoned by Analía, his partner, leaving him alone in charge of his invalid mother. The arrival of two minors, Javier and Luis, reveals the administrative cracks leading the Center to a critical situation where the resolution does not admit delays.