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Gente buena

2013 · 10 min

A small, wry slice of a ruined afternoon that coasts on deadpan charm and mild, friendly irritation.

Directed by
David Norris
Genres
Comedy
Starring
Luis Gonzaga, Alfredo de Quesada
Overview
Pito is trying to enjoy the simple pleasures that arise from watching an exciting game of basketball and drinking his favorite beer. A malfunction with his television and a visit from a stranger threaten to ruin his perfect afternoon.

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Directed by
David Norris
Genres
Comedy
Starring
Luis Gonzaga, Alfredo de Quesada
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Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    None
    Places
    • home
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    teen
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour6
    Realism7
    Romance0
    Tension4
    Darkness3
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    comedy
    Directed by
    David Norris
    Written by
    David Norris
    Starring
    Luis Gonzaga, Alfredo de Quesada
    Cinematography
    Edgar Colón
    Runtime
    10 min
    Country
    Puerto Rico
    Languages
    Spanish

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