Own Hand

Own Hand
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRodrigo Patino
Screenplay byRodrigo Patino
Based onTribus de la inquisición
by Roberto Navia
Produced byClaudia Gaensel
StarringAlejandro Marañón
Freddy Chipana
CinematographyPablo Paniagua
Music byCergio Prudencio[1]
Production
company
Macondo Art
Release date
  • September 19, 2024 (2024-09-19)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryBolivia
LanguageSpanish

Own Hand (Spanish: Mano propia) is a 2024 Bolivian thriller film written and directed by Rodrigo Patino.[2] It is based on the 2013 journalistic chronicle Tribus de la inquisición by Roberto Navia.[3] Starring Alejandro Marañón and Freddy Chipana.[4] It premiered on September 19, 2024, in Bolivian theaters.[5]

It was selected as the Bolivian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.[6]

Synopsis

Mario Vega is a prosecutor committed to respecting judicial processes, who fights to avoid the execution of five young people from Villa Nogales, accused of stealing a truck. On their journey they are joined by Miguel, the father of one of the accused, and Adrián, one of the young people.[7]

Cast

  • Alejandro Marañon as Mario Vega
  • Freddy Chipana as Miguel
  • Gonzalo Callejas as Montes
  • Christian Castillo as Waldo
  • Raimundo Ramos as Rolando
  • Victoria Suaznabar as Gabriela
  • Mauricio Toledo as Pollo
  • Bernardo Rosado
  • Carlos Ureña

Production

Principal photography took place in 2023, lasting 5 weeks in Palos Blancos and Sapecho, Bolivia.[8][9]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Estreno. 10 datos sobre "Mano propia", la película boliviana basada en hechos reales". Los Tiempos (in Spanish). 2024-09-15. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  2. ^ Cuevas, Aleja (2024-10-12). "Mano propia: Una película que interpela a la justicia | La Prensa". La Prensa (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  3. ^ "'Mano propia', la historia de una crónica hecha cine". Verdad con Tinta (in Spanish). 2024-09-11. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  4. ^ "Mano Propia' de Gory Patiño, sobre linchamientos en Bolivia, es preseleccionada para los Premios Oscar 2024". ATB Digital (in Spanish). 2024-09-18. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  5. ^ Baldivieso, Gina (2024-09-15). "'Mano propia', el filme que expone los linchamientos en Bolivia". EFE Noticias (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  6. ^ "Mano propia, película que representa a Bolivia en los Premios Óscar, está en cines". Los Tiempos (in Spanish). 2024-09-25. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  7. ^ "Gory Patiño presenta "Mano propia", inspirada en hechos reales ocurridos en Bolivia". El Deber (in European Spanish). 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  8. ^ Susz, Pedro. "Mano Propia". La Razón.
  9. ^ "Se estrena "Mano propia", una película que explora el drama del linchamiento". ATB Digital (in Spanish). 2024-09-19. Retrieved 2024-10-12.