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25 Watts

2001 · film · UY

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Directed by: Juan Pablo Rebella, Pablo Stoll

Starring: Daniel Hendler, Jorge Temponi, Alfonso Tort, Valentín Rivero, Walter Reyno, Damián Barrera

Runtime: 94 min

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The film is about 24 hours in the life of three street youths in Montevideo1. It was directed by Juan Pablo Rebella and Pablo Stoll23 and won 10 awards4.

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  1. synopsis — 24 hours in the life of three street youths in Montevideo. Three teenage guys try to figure out what they're supposed to be doing with their lives in this drama from Uruguay that puts the emphasis on character over narrative.
  2. credit — 25 Watts (2001) is directed by Juan Pablo Rebella.
  3. credit — 25 Watts (2001) is directed by Pablo Stoll.
  4. award — 25 Watts (2001) awards (OMDb): 10 wins & 3 nominations

Synopsis

24 hours in the life of three street youths in Montevideo. Three teenage guys try to figure out what they're supposed to be doing with their lives in this drama from Uruguay that puts the emphasis on character over narrative.

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