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Chiquititas: Rincn de luz
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Wikipedia article
'Chiquititas: Rincn de luz' is a 2001 Argentine fantasy-adventure film directed by Jos Luis Massa and written by Alex Ferrara and Walter Ferrara. Based on the television series of same name which began on Argentine television in 1995. The film was released in Argentina on 12 July 2001, and is produced by Cris Morena, creator of 'Chiquititas' original television series. Starring Romina Yan, Facundo Arana, Camila Bordonaba, Felipe Colombo, Benjamn Rojas, Luisana Lopilato, Nadia Di Cello, Milagros Flores, Agustn Sierra, Natalia Melcon, Sebastin Francini, Federico Barn and Brian Vainberg. The antagonists were Juan Leyrado and Alejandra Flechner.
Plot
It tells the life of some orphans who are forced to work on a farm run by Colonel Francisco Estvez (Juan Leyrado) and also by Marga Calvo (Alejandra Flechner). Until Beln Fraga (Romina Yan) comes across the book that Tok (Brian Vainberg) and the Old Wise Man recommended to her, Beln meets Alejo Mndez Ayala (Facundo Arana) who lives with a boy named Felipe Meja (Felipe Colombo). But the colonel was interested in a cave that contained very expensive diamonds until in the end the diamonds are from Beln. It is a story full of magic and songs.
Cast
Protagonists
* Romina Yan as Beln Fraga* Facundo Arana as Alejo Mndez Ayala
Main Cast
* Camila Bordonaba as Camila Bustillo* Benjamn Rojas as Bautista Arce
* Luisana Lopilato as Luisana Maza
* Felipe Colombo as Felipe Meja
* Sebastin Francini as Sebastin Mansilla
* Nadia Di Cello as Mara Fernndez
* Milagros Flores as Juana Maza
* Agustn Sierra as Agustn Maza
* Natalia Melcon as Natalia Ramos Pacheco Acevedo
* Federico Barn as Federico Martnez
* Cristian Belgrano as Cristin Maza
* Brian Vainberg as Tok
Antagonists
* Juan Leyrado as Coronel Francisco Estvez* Alejandra Flechner as Marga Calvo
Participations
* Roberto Carnaghi as Mayor* Franklin Caicedo as Old Wise Man
* Gilda Gentile as Gypsy
* Lelio Lesser as Man in town
* Alejandra Perlusky as Fish Saleswoman
* Gustavo Pastorini as Conejero
* Carlos Kaspar as Huevero
Production
The first plans of a 'Chiquititas' film began four years before the start of this production. The project was supposed to be made for the Brazilian audience but ideas later dropped out.
The movie was shot in 2000 in Villa La Angostura.
Music
'Chiquititas: Rincn de Luz' features, in addition to the television show's cast, the songs that became a hit with the 'Chiquititas' Argentine young audience, such as "Pimpollo", "Haba Una Vez", "Penitas", and the main title song that featured in 'Chiquititas' show's third season, "Rinconcito De Luz".
The actress Camila Bordonaba and the actor Felipe Colombo sang the song "Pimpollo" in Hebrew for the Israel play 'Katantanot' based on the film 'Chiquititas: Rincn de Luz'
Reception
The 'Chiquititas' feature film was not screened for critics, as it was basically a result of the huge success among children from Argentina and other countries, like Israel. However, it received mixed to negative reviews. Reviewers stated that 'Rincn de Luz' presented typical elements from famous American musical/fantasy films (which Cris Morena herself enjoys) such as 'The Sound of Music' and 'The NeverEnding Story'.http://www.cinenacional.com/critica/una-pelicula-infantil The film received a positive review from Argentine newspaper La Nacin.
The film was a huge success at the Israeli box office, and was adapted into a musical production in the country. Actors Sebastin Francini and Nadia Di Cello were featured in a presentation.
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