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Lion's Den is a Argentin film of genre Drama directed by Pablo Trapero released in USA on 29 may 2008 with Martina Gusmán
Lion's Den (2008)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 29 may 2008
Length 1h53
Directed by Pablo Trapero
OriginArgentine
Genres Drama
Themes Prison films, Films about sexuality, Erotic films, Sexploitation films, Women in prison films
Rating69%
Lion's Den (Spanish: Leonera) is a 2008 Argentine drama film directed, co-written, co-produced and co-edited by Pablo Trapero. Addressing motherhood within the prison system, it stars Martina Gusmán, Elli Medeiros and Rodrigo Santoro.
It was Argentina's official submission for the 2009 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Synopsis
Julia, enceinte de quelques semaines, découvre chez elle le corps ensanglanté de deux hommes. Incapable de se souvenir du meurtre, elle est incarcérée dans une prison pour jeunes mères. Condamnée, Julia sait qu'elle ne pourra garder son fils près d'elle que 4 ans. Un jour, la mère de Julia vient emmener le garçon. bouleversée par cette séparation, elle tentera tout pour le récupérer.Actors
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