El forastero
Originally released in 2002. El forastero is a feature film. directed by Federico García Hurtado. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nacho Duato, Tania Helfgott, and Carlos Sobera
Synopsis
A stranger arrives in the country from a distant galaxy. He lands somewhere in the Andes near the small town of Paucartambo in Cusco. He comes from an annihilated planet and has been sent in search of a habitable world where his civilization can settle. When the stranger enters into contact with the village people he gradually regains his human condition. He finds love and sex with a prostitute, who is waiting for miracle, he finds a strange mixture of goodness and greed in the village mayor and his family and with the indigenous poet and shaman he grows closer to the bounty, beauty and unfathomable mystery of nature.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Peru
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El forastero about?
A stranger arrives in the country from a distant galaxy. He lands somewhere in the Andes near the small town of Paucartambo in Cusco. He comes from an annihilated planet and has been sent in search...
Who directed El forastero?
El forastero was directed by Federico García Hurtado.
How long is El forastero?
El forastero has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was El forastero released?
El forastero was released on October 17, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in El forastero?
The main cast of El forastero includes Nacho Duato, Tania Helfgott, Carlos Sobera, Gabriela Velásquez, Antonio Arrué.