Crane World

Crane World (1999)★ 7.0/10

Mundo grúa

PG-13 · AR · 90 min · April 9, 1999

  • Comedy
  • Drama

Directed by: Pablo Trapero

Written by: Pablo Trapero

The portrait of a working man in Argentina in the 90s.

Original title
Mundo grúa
Storyline
Pablo Trapero's debut feature offers a poignant glimpse into working-class life in Argentina. It portrays the life of Rulo, an unemployed man who lives with his mother and son and gets a job as a crane operator in Patagonia. With non-professional actors and a small production, this key work of New Argentine Cinema has garnered awards and recognition at festivals and stands out for its profound sense of humanity.
Rating
7.0 / 10 · 1,340
Companies
Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales (INCAA), Lita Stantic Producciones, Matanza Cine, Argentina Video Home, Distribution Company, Facets Multimedia Distribution, Les Films du Paradoxe
Release dates
  • AR April 9, 1999
  • IT September 1, 1999
  • CA September 17, 1999
  • US January 21, 2000
  • SE January 28, 2000
  • NL February 2, 2000
  • CH March 1, 2000
  • ES June 2, 2000
  • HU December 28, 2000
  • FR May 2, 2001
  • CZ July 9, 2001
  • GR November 10, 2001
  • TW July 7, 2018