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I Dream in Another Language

Original title: Sueño en otro idioma
  • 2017
  • Unrated
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
4.5K
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Juan Pablo de Santiago, Hoze Meléndez, and Nicolasa Ortíz Monasterio in I Dream in Another Language (2017)
An indigenous language is in peril as its last two speakers (Evaristo and Isauro) had a quarrel in the past and haven't spoken to each other in over 50 years. Martín, a young linguist, will undertake the challenge to bring the old friends back together and convince them to once again talk to each other so he can obtain a recorded registration of the language and study it. However, hidden in the past, in the heart of the jungle, lies a secret concealed by the language that makes it difficult to believe that the heart of Zikril will beat once again.
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When a language dies, a unique vision of the world is lost forever.When a language dies, a unique vision of the world is lost forever.When a language dies, a unique vision of the world is lost forever.

  • Director
    • Ernesto Contreras
  • Writer
    • Carlos Contreras
  • Stars
    • Fernando Álvarez Rebeil
    • José Manuel Poncelis
    • Eligio Meléndez
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    4.5K
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    • Director
      • Ernesto Contreras
    • Writer
      • Carlos Contreras
    • Stars
      • Fernando Álvarez Rebeil
      • José Manuel Poncelis
      • Eligio Meléndez
    • 18User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 15 wins & 22 nominations total

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    Fernando Álvarez Rebeil
    Fernando Álvarez Rebeil
    • Martín
    José Manuel Poncelis
    José Manuel Poncelis
    • Isauro
    Eligio Meléndez
    • Evaristo
    Fátima Molina
    Fátima Molina
    • Lluvia
    Juan Pablo de Santiago
    Juan Pablo de Santiago
    • Evaristo joven
    Hoze Meléndez
    Hoze Meléndez
    • Isauro joven
    Norma Angélica
    Norma Angélica
    • Flaviana
    Monica Miguel
    Monica Miguel
    • Jacinta
    Nicolasa Ortíz Monasterio
    Nicolasa Ortíz Monasterio
    • María
    Héctor Jiménez
    Héctor Jiménez
    • Santiago
    José Concepción Macías
    • Fausto
    Gabriela Cartol
    • Marthita
    Juan Antonio Llanes
    Juan Antonio Llanes
    • Sacerdote
    Mardonio Carballo
    Mardonio Carballo
    • Silverio
    • Director
      • Ernesto Contreras
    • Writer
      • Carlos Contreras
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    User reviews18

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    Kirpianuscus

    about roots

    A special film. Each other word seems does not work. Two old men, a village, a young man , a language. And two love stories. A silence across decades. And the past as answer and question. It is difficult to define it because you see only an aspect. The entire portrait, the delicacy of links between facts, the bitter and harsh details are easy to ignore. Because it is a film about roots. Deep roots, from language to fairy tales and myths to secrets defining a strange, forbidden love story. A film about a dying universe. About reconciliation. Admirable for plot, landscapes and beautiful performances, a seed film , growing each day after I saw it almost like memory. A film about roots.
    10robcox1980

    Any aficionado of storytelling and the art, love and purpose of communication will not want to miss this

    Nearly every aspect of this work-of-art is perfectly complemented. Lost language and love, dying and the persistence of opportunity slipping away-so poetic and enchanting. Many movies strain for the type of majesty "Sueño en otro idioma" accomplishes seemingly effortlessly, but only one or two a year ever surface into mainstream society.

    Bravo to Ernesto Contreras, cast and crew.
    10Itsvenusia

    Pure realismo mágico

    It is a must see for any person interested in native roots. As Mexican I cannot describe the power of this piece of our roots. Obviously made from the soul. It is magical realism at its finest.
    9ljmcfarland

    Beautiful movie

    So happy we found this. The scenery was beautiful right from the start. The acting was flawless. The storyline timeless. Subtitles are needed for those of us that don't speak Spanish. Without giving away any spoilers, it's a story of love, commitment, social and personal evolvement, and universal spirituality.
    10andic2000

    A beautiful story about loss and finding your way back

    I loved it - very subtle movie, amazing DOP. Even though this is a fantasy, the plot is very plausible and touching. I highly recommend it.

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    • Trivia
      The Zikril language, which is prominently used throughout the movie, was specifically created for the production.
    • Soundtracks
      Canción zikril
      Written by Siege (2023) and Demián Gálvez

      Performed by Denise Gutiérrez

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    • Release date
      • July 28, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Mexico
      • Netherlands
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 夢囈雨林
    • Production companies
      • Revolver Amsterdam
      • Agencia SHA
      • Alebrije Cine y Video
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,739
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $810
      • Jul 30, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $64,563
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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