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The Boy and the Ball and the Hole in the Wall

1965 · 85 min Drama
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

Not realizing the dangers he is facing, Young Dieter will do anything to get his ball back after it was thrown over the Berlin wall by a ruthless guar

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Original Title El Niño y el Muro
Year 1965
Country Mexico, Spain
Genre Drama
Director Ismael Rodríguez
Runtime 85 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (16 votes)

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The director constructs a gripping narrative by contrasting a child's innocent perspective with the oppressive machinery of the border regime. It relies on visual storytelling and sparse dialogue to explore the absurd cruelty of ideological division through a simple, human lens.

What lingers after the final frame is a profound sense of tragic irony and a quiet outrage. A potent, minimalist drama that resonates deeply with anyone who values freedom over walls. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ismael Rodríguez

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