An 11-year-old street boy, Obdulio, who sells newspapers for a living but cannot read or write, finds a magical "Maestro" in the night watchman of the newspaper's office. Obdulio's charismatic mentor not only introduces him to the world of literacy but also teaches him the real meaning of life through the lyrics of the "Murgas" [Carnival Pierrots] during the magical nights of the irreverent and provocative Uruguayan Carnival.
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Leonardo Ricagni Director · Pablo Vera Cinematographer Marcela Sáenz Editor
First release November 18, 2005 · Produced in Uruguay · Production Mojo Films
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True Cinema
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Original title
A Dios Momo
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Spanish
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Spanish
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Uruguay · November 18, 2005
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February 27, 2007 · Theatrical
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