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The Lighthouse of the Orcas
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Wikipedia article
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'The Lighthouse of the Orcas' is a 2016 Spanish-Argentine drama film directed by Gerardo Olivares. It stars Maribel Verd and Joaqun Furriel.
It is based on the novel 'Agustn coraznabierto' by Roberto Bubas.
Together with Olivares' two previous films, 'Entrelobos' (2010) and 'Brothers of the Wind' (2015), 'The Lighthouse of the Orcas' forms a trilogy about the animal-human relationship.
Synopsis
In trying to help her son find an emotional connection, a mother travels with her autistic son to Patagonia to meet a park ranger and wild orcas.
Cast
Production
A joint Spanish-Argentine co-production, the film was produced by Wanda Vision, Historias Cinematogrficas, Puenzo Hermanos and Pampa Films and it had support from TVE, ICAA and the Ibermedia programme.
Shooting locations included the Patagonia (Argentina) and Fuerteventura (Spain).
Release
Distributed by Wanda, the film was theatrically released in Spain on December 16, 2016. The opening in Argentine theatres was scheduled for 13 April 2017 by Disney. Netflix acquired the global distribution rights.
See also
* List of Spanish films of 2016
References
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