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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0822847011304
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Subtitled, NTSC
Label: Venevision
Manufacturer: Venevision
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Venevision
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 18, 2003
Running Time: 116 minutes
Sales Rank: 45318
Studio: Venevision
Theatrical Release Date: 1998
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Description:
A band of street urchins have great hopes as Christmas eve is getting close. Will they spend it among pals? Or with their suitors? Will they have enough dough to scare up their own party? Will they be wearing new clothes that night? All these expectancies, which won't materialize in the end, are to bring about a somewhat nefarious ending: loneliness, despondency, drugs and death. Hidden face of a cruel, intense latinamerican city. En la noche de navidad, Mónica vende rosas para ganarse la vida y para comprarse el sueño de una fiesta con pólvora, estrenar ropa y salir con su novio... pero la vida le depara una nueva cita con la soledad, la pobreza y la muerte. Mónica es la otra cara de MedellÃn, una ciudad como cualquier otra en donde los niños de la calle que no tienen lugar en este mundo viven el tiempo inútil de su inexistencia.
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Rating:  - one of my favorite movies
I saw this several years ago --- don't remember how I even came across it --- but it impacted me immeidately. the acting is incredible, especially considering the cast was mainly comprised of children. I DEFINITELY recommend this movie, ESPECIALLY for those movie buffs that enjoy watching non-mainstream films. very unique and definitely authentic.
Rating:  - Eye Opener
This movie is a must see.. it definitely shows the effects that children with poor family structure can easily be veered into negative influences like drugs, prostitution, homelessness etc.. in search for a loving relationship or just some attention.. I would definitely recommend parents show this movie to adolescents as an eyeopener...Both can learn from the movie..
Rating: - A True Masterpiece of Latin American Cinema
This is a heart-wrenching film about children in poverty, focusing on a girl who sells flowers to survive. It is a "feminine" or feminist (perhaps) counterpart to the same director (Victor Gaviria)'s earlier film, "Rodrigo D: No Future" and one should ideally watch both. I was enormously moved when I saw this film for the first time. An important predecessor for other neo-realist Colombian films such as "Our Lady of the Assassins" and "Maria Full of Grace."
Rating: - Dolorosamente...una gran pelicula
Esta pelicula es de la clase de cine que uno debe tener en casa para apreciar lo que tiene en esta vida. La dolorosa experiencia de ver a 'Monica' la vendedora de rosas y los demas ninos, tratando de sobrevivir en medio de una ciudad acelerada por el dinero y las drogas y su crueldad con los mas indefensos, le aprieta a uno el alma.
La busqueda constante de los personajes por encontrarse con ese alguien y en ese sitio tan especial que los haga sentirse amados e importantes, lo lleva a uno a compartir su angustia y su deseo por ver un final feliz que no llega.
Hay que abonarle a su director el hecho de haber utilizado unicamente actores naturales. Ninguno de ellos salio de las calles. Siguen ahi. Incluso su protagonista Lady Tabares se halla presa en colombia por intento de homicidio. Otro dato importante: Giovanny Quiroz 'el zarco' lo mataron en Medellin. Durante mucho tiempo estuvo buscando una oportunidad en el mundo de la actuacion, luego de la pelicula, pero se le cerraron todas las puertas debido a su singular pasado. Nadie le dio la mano y la calle le cobro lo que le debia.
Una cinta de gran drama y ganadora de 14 premios internacionales incluidos el de festival de Cannes, el de la Habana y los premios Ariel en Mexico. La Vendedora de Rosas es para verla cuando usted sienta que quiere cambiar el mundo pero no sabe por donde empezar. Bueno...aqui hay un inicio: "Para que zapatos, si no hay casa?"
Rating: - That's Life...
I really liked this movie, not only because of the plot, but most
importantly, because it shows you (the viewer) life outside your own.
It shows you how tough and unfair life really is. It shows you that
this is real, and it is not sugarcoated. I have to say that it is tough
to watch, because you are compelled to feel pity and sorry for the
characters in this movie. But then again, this is life, and life is
tough. It does show the "rough" parts of Colombia, but there is no such
thing as a perfect country. I recommend this movie. Definitely a A+.
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