BOMBON. THE DOG (El Perro)

Juan is 56 years old and has worked as a petrol attendant during the last 20, but the station was sold so he lost his job. Without any formal training, Juan begins to realize he has been displaced from the world. After taking a small job, a wealthy lady gives him a dog that will change Juan´s life. Juan finds a dog trainer with whom he prepares the dog to be shown at competitions. With his new buddy, Juan rediscovers the meanings of friendship and sets new goals for himself in life. He stops being an unemployed and becomes a trainer, but soon learns that instincts can be tricky clues to follow. FIBRESCI Prize, San Sebastián International Film Festival, 2004; Mayahuel Award, Guadalajara Mexican Film Festival, 2005, Silver Condor Nomination, Argentinean Film Critics Association Award, 2005 DIR Carlos Sorín, Argentina, 2004, 100 min.

About the Film Director: Carlos Sorín
Writer: Santiago Calori, Salvador Roselli, Carlos Sorín
Producer: Oscar Kramer
Release Year: 2004
Genre: Drama
Running time: 100 min
Plot: Juan is 56 years old and has worked as a petrol attendant during the last 20, but the station was sold so he lost his job. Without any formal training, Juan begins to realize he has been displaced from the world. After taking a small job, a wealthy lady gives him a dog that will change Juan´s life. Juan finds a dog trainer with whom he prepares the dog to be shown at competitions. With his new buddy, Juan rediscovers the meanings of friendship and sets new goals for himself in life. He stops being an unemployed and becomes a trainer, but soon learns that instincts can be tricky clues to follow Main Cast: Juan Villegas, Walter Donado, Gregorio, Rosa Valsecchi, Mariela Díaz