Aquél no Era Yo [That Wasn't Me] is a 2012 Spanish short film directed by Esteban Crespo. It tells the story of Paul and Kaney. Two characters, an African child and a Spanish woman, who could have nothing in common, but will get to join their lives forever through a life-giving shot. Kaney is an African child soldier. He lives with many child soldiers and obeys the orders given by the man who has become like their father, the General of the Rebel Army. Paula is a Spanish aid worker who moved to Africa following her boyfriend, Juanjo, in order to bring help and to rescue the child soldiers who live there. In a border crossing point, Paula and Kaney meet each other and this will be the starting point of this dramatic story, full of fear, violence and redemption. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
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Cast
6 people
Alejandra Lorente
Paula
Also in
Serve and Protect
Sicarivs: The Night and the Silence
Gustavo Salmerón
Juanjo
Known for
Breathless
Loving
Babou Cham
General
Known for
Inside
Black Beach
Mariano Nguema
Kaney adulto
Also in
Adú
Palm Trees in the Snow
Alito Rodgers Jr.
Teniente
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Karen
Jose María Chumo
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Esteban Crespo Director · Ángel Amorós Cinematographer
First release April 24, 2012 · Produced in Spain · Production Prima y Vera Producciones, Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales
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Africanauan
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Prima y Vera Producciones
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Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales
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Producciones Africanauan S.L.
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Spain
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Original title
Aquel no era yo
Original language
English
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Spanish
Release dates
Spain · April 24, 2012
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