Carlos' Birthday

A grim, slow-burn plunge into a child's harsh street survival, heavy with dread and quiet tragedy.

Directed by

José Javier Rodríguez Melcon

Overview

Carlos, from a juvenile prison, recalls the day of his eleventh birthday, when he was free to survive in a city of Central America. He was then leader of a gang of homeless boys, who spent their time stealing from tourists, sniffing glue, and dreaming of an official football But on his birthday he receives an assignment: to kill a man.

How it feels

Bleak, dark and melancholic. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Survival, violence, coming-of-age, isolation

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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