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Pellet is a espagnol film of genre Drama directed by Achero Mañas released in USA on 5 may 2001 with Juan José Ballesta
Pellet (2000)
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Add to a movie listEl Bola (English: Pellet) is a 2000 Spanish film, directed by Achero Mañas. It won the Goya Award for Best Film at the 15th Goya Awards. It is available in the United States from Filmmovement.
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Pablo aka "El Bola" (Juan José Ballesta) is a twelve-year-old boy who suffers abuse by his father (Manuel Morón). His violent family situation prevents him from having friends at school until a new kid, Alfredo, arrives at school. The warm, caring atmosphere in Alfredo's family provides a stark contrast to Pablo's oppressive situation under his father. Soon, Pablo finds a different reality in his new friend's family who teaches him to confront with courage his worst fears.Actors
Juan José Ballesta
(Bola)
Ana Wagener
(Laura)
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