Synopsis
Roque comes to Buenos Aires to study and waists his time at parties and with girls until he falls in love with Paula, an assistant professor. From her he gains insight in university politics. Roque, who never held a lot of interest in official academic life, starts to embrace the strategic manoevering, even more, as he meets faculty member Alberto Acevedo. Learning more and more about the secrets of campaigning and lobbying, Roque sees himself on his way to become a student leader.
Bio
SANTIAGO MITRE (*1980) is one of Argentina's most respected film directors. His films The Student (2011) and Paulina (2015) won many awards, including at the Locarno Festival and Cannes. The Summit is his third feature.
Info
Original Title: El estudiante
International Title: The Student
Category: Feature
Section: Vitrina
Version & Subtitles: Spanish OV
Director & Screenplay: Santiago Mitre
Cast/Protagonists: Esteban Lamothe, Romina Paula, Ricardo Felix, Valeria Correa
Production country: Argentina
Year of Production: 2011
Length: 110 min
Producer: Agustina Llambi-Campbell, Santiago Mitre, Fernando Brom
Production company: La Unión de los Ríos | San Martin 981 | 1004 Buenos Aires | Argentina | Phone: +54 11 4314 5442 | Email: launiondelosrios@gmail.com
Cinematography: Gustavo Biazzi, Soledad Rodriguez, Alejo Maglio, Federico Cantini
Editor: Delfina Castagnino
Music: Los Natas
