Barrio(1998)
Overview
Bored 15-year-old school chums Rai Manu and Javi dream of sexual adventures and exotic resorts while the well-off population of Madrid flock to the beaches on a summer holiday. The youths hang around the concrete wasteland killing time by reading the sex classifieds and pushing their luck. They masturbate, thieve, fight with their families and get involved in a drug bust. Finally Rai, the most daring and restless of the trio - gets shot while trying to steal stereo gear from a car. Each adolescent faces a dreary home life but when they get together they enjoy each other's company to the full. The film is an engaging mixture of comedy drama and the pathos of life in a Madrid neighborhood.
Director
Fernando León de Aranoa
Studio
Elías Querejeta PC
Cast
Críspulo Cabezas
as Rai
Timy Benito
as Javi
Eloi Yebra
as Manu
Marieta Orozco
as Susi
Enrique Villén
as Ricardo
Alicia Sánchez
as Carmen
Francisco Algora
as Ángel
Chete Lera
as Inspector de policía
Claude Pascadel
as Abuelo de Javi
Pedro Miguel Martínez
as Vecino
Daniel Guzmán
as Chico bar de copas
Lluvia Rojo
as Chica bar de copas
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
Spanish
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Elías Querejeta PC • Esicma S.R.L • MACT Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Barrio?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Barrio (1998).
What is Barrio about?▼
Bored 15-year-old school chums Rai Manu and Javi dream of sexual adventures and exotic resorts while the well-off population of Madrid flock to the beaches on a summer holiday. The youths hang around the concrete wasteland killing time by reading the sex classifieds and pushing their luck. They masturbate, thieve, fight with their families and get involved in a drug bust. Finally Rai, the most daring and restless of the trio - gets shot while trying to steal stereo gear from a car. Each adolescent faces a dreary home life but when they get together they enjoy each other's company to the full. The film is an engaging mixture of comedy drama and the pathos of life in a Madrid neighborhood.
Who directed Barrio?▼
Barrio was directed by Fernando León de Aranoa and released in 1998. It is a drama film.
How long is Barrio?▼
Barrio has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in Barrio?▼
The cast of Barrio includes Críspulo Cabezas as Rai, Timy Benito as Javi, Eloi Yebra as Manu, Marieta Orozco as Susi, Enrique Villén as Ricardo and more.
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