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The Boy and the Star

1976 · 98 min Adventure Drama Family
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

Wanted to fly to the sky ...And one day he got it When a child dares to steal the keys to the orphanage, guarded by a soldier, is exposed to too many dangers. This is the story of that child, freeing his birds, he demanded to life and men, their own freedom. '

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Original Title El Niño y la Estrella
Year 1976
Country Mexico
Genre Adventure, Drama, Family
Director Gilberto Gazcón
Runtime 98 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (25 votes)

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The director constructs a classic coming-of-age journey, where each encountered character and obstacle becomes a step in the protagonist's maturation. The film explores the poignant contrast between the fragile world of childhood fantasy and the rigid structure of post-war society.

What lingers after the viewing is a poignant parable about the cost of liberty, told with touching simplicity and attention to the details of everyday life. The image of the boy gazing at the sky remains etched in memory. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Gilberto Gazcón

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