That Wasn't Me

That Wasn't Me

2012
20m
5.3

5.3/10

16 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Africanauan Prima y Vera Producciones
Production Countries
Spain
Spoken Languages
Spanish

Quick Facts

Original Title Aquel no era yo
Release Date April 24, 2012
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt2372213

Cast

Alejandra Lorente
Alejandra Lorente

Paula

Gustavo Salmerón
Gustavo Salmerón

Juanjo

Babou Cham
Babou Cham

General

Mariano Nguema
Mariano Nguema

Kaney adulto

Alito Rodgers Jr.
Alito Rodgers Jr.

Teniente

Jose María Chumo
Jose María Chumo

Conductor

Key Crew

Esteban Crespo
Director
Esteban Crespo
Screenplay