The Silence of Neto Movie Review 1994

A sheltered young boy comes of age in Guatemala during the early 1950s, a period marked by political upheaval and Cold War paranoia. His relationship with his socialist-leaning uncle causes family friction as it reflects on a repressive society and calls for reform. Spanish with subtitles.

Distribution

Peachtree Entertainment Group, Inc., 1420 Oak Industrial Ln., Cumming, GA 30041, Phone: (678)947-3649, Toll-free: 800-294-6679, Fax: (678)947-1898

Available on VHS
Running time 106 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Central America, Family Ties, Politics, Childhood Visions, Period Piece: 1950s, Coming of Age

Screenplay

Luis Argueta

Cinematography

Ramon Suarez

Director

Luis Argueta