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Release Year2011
Runtime2h 30m
LanguageES
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes1
DirectorGoyo Anchou, Peter Pank
WritersGoyo Anchou, Peter Pank
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsLa peli de Batato
About La peli de Batato
Batato Barea, the “clown/intellectual/transvestite” was a genius of the underground scene who was able to represent all the nuances of a changing country with his own poetic radicalism, in such a unique way that it made him irreplaceable. That paradox is the basis for this documentary by Peter Pank and Goyo Anchou, two authors in search of a character and his legacy, but also his irreplaceable presence and instantaneous, evanescent theatricality, which challenged every mandate and convention.
Directed by Goyo Anchou, Peter Pank, La peli de Batato leans on a strong ensemble — Batato Barea, Cecilia Roth, Antonio Gasalla — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2011.
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