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Black

Black

20039.51h 31m

Overview

Dayana, a young woman fresh out of prison, wants to clear up the mystery surrounding the death of her brother, Pitchi. The police conclude his death was an accident, but Dayana receives an anonymous phone call that reveals how wrong the police is. Dayana’s own investigation leads to a gang leader called El Calvo. She infiltrates his gang, the Angelitos Negros. What will happen?

Directed by Pierre Maraval
Written by Pierre Maraval, Diunabis Ramirez
Produced by Gilles-Emmanuel Truta
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Top Cast

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Barbara Blanca

Dayana

S

Septimo Jimenez

El Calvo

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Hiran Zuaznabar

Niki

A

Alberto Yanes

Rafael / Un policier anonyme

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Arletty Valdez

Marta

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Enrique Almirante

Commissaire de police

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Leo Fuentes

Michel

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Carlos A. Pompa

Ale

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Lauren Buckland

Susana

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Eriche Gener

Pitchi

Themes & Keywords

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About Black

Black is a thriller, crime film released in 2003 exploring themes of gang leader, gang. Directed by Pierre Maraval, it stars Barbara Blanca, Septimo Jimenez, Hiran Zuaznabar. Dayana, a young woman fresh out of prison, wants to clear up the mystery surrounding the death of her brother, Pitchi. The police conclude his death was an accident, but Dayana receives an anonymous phone call that reveals how wrong the police is. Dayana’s own investigation leads to a gang leader called El Calvo. She infiltrates his gang, the Angelitos Negros. What will happen?

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