Synopsis

Julien, a young french comedian, disembarks in Chacahua, a fishing community in Mexico’s Pacific coast. His spiritual search, framed by stunning natural scenery, barely conceals his social failure. He is adrift in a world that is completely foreign to him. Then he meets Pablo, a local fisherman who will guide him towards spiritual healing.

Technical info

Original title: El Calambre

English title: The Cramp

Category: Fiction

Genre: Drama

Length: 92 min

Format: HD | Color | 16:9 | Sound 5.1

Original language: Spanish

Countries: México, France

Release: 2009

Cast

Julien Cottereau, Pablo López

Crew

Written and directed by Matías Meyer

Adapted from the story by Gao Xingjian “The Cramp”

Producers Paola Herrera, Matías Meyer, Alexandre Perrier

Coproducers Gerardo Morán, Jean Meyer, Alain Coletta and Alejandro de Icaza

Director of Photography Gerardo Barroso

Art Director Nohemí González

Editor León Felipe González, Matías Meyer

Original music Galo Durán

Sound Design Alejandro de Icaza

Company credits

Produced by Axolote Cine, Kidam, Una Comunión, Bambú Audiovisual, Zamora Films

Coproduction: Mexico-France

Festivals

Morelia International Film Festival - Mexican Premier. Mexico 2009

Rotterdam International Film Festival - International Premier. The Netherlands 2010