The Pearl Button
Originally released in 2015. The Pearl Button is a documentary film. directed by Patricio Guzmán. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Patricio Guzmán, Martín G. Calderón, and Gabriela Paterito
Synopsis
The ocean contains the history of all humanity. The sea holds all the voices of the earth and those that come from outer space. Water receives impetus from the stars and transmits it to living creatures. Water, the longest border in Chile, also holds the secret of two mysterious buttons which were found on its ocean floor. Chile, with its 2,670 miles of coastline and the largest archipelago in the world, presents a supernatural landscape. In it are volcanoes, mountains and glaciers. In it are the voices of the Patagonian Indigenous people, the first English sailors and also those of its political prisoners. Some say that water has memory. This film shows that it also has a voice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (73 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Chile
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- France 3 Cinéma
- Ciné+
- Mediapro
- Atacama Productions
- Valdivia Film
- Consejo Nacional de la Cultura y las Artes
- CNC
- RTS
- France Télévisions
- WDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pearl Button about?
The ocean contains the history of all humanity. The sea holds all the voices of the earth and those that come from outer space. Water receives impetus from the stars and transmits it to living crea...
Who directed The Pearl Button?
The Pearl Button was directed by Patricio Guzmán.
How long is The Pearl Button?
The Pearl Button has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Pearl Button released?
The Pearl Button was released on October 15, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pearl Button?
The main cast of The Pearl Button includes Patricio Guzmán, Martín G. Calderón, Gabriela Paterito, Gabriel Salazar, Claudio Mercado.