Open Wound (2013)

The war between Ecuador and Peru , 1941.

Open Wound (2013) poster

Jorge, a young Ecuadorian, is unexpectedly in the middle of the jungle as an inexperienced soldier. At first, Jorge is confident that military experience makes you a recognized and respected man. But he finds out that the reality is very different; as the private may face neglect, hunger, death and nature, especially human nature. Captive in an enemy camp, Jorge must discover who he has become as he recovers from his injuries and struggles to escape with his fellow prisoner Hugo or stay there under the care of the Peruvian nurse Dolores. Difficult decisions ... beyond the target and border that divides them are abound.

Director: Alfredo León León
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sebastián Escofet
Cinematography: Daniel Avilés Escobar
Editing: Amalia Herdt
Production: Dominio Digital, Trivial Media, Programa Ibermedia, Consejo Nacional de Cinematografía del Ecuador
Country: Argentina, Ecuador
Language: Español
Original Language: en

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity, War Veterans and Reintegration, Battlefields and Military Operations, Covert Ops: Behind Enemy Lines, World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters

Keywords

peru, prisoner of war, military service, military, ecuador, latin american history, young soldier, military prisoners, war

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Open Wound about?
Jorge, a young Ecuadorian, is unexpectedly in the middle of the jungle as an inexperienced soldier. At first, Jorge is confident that military experience makes you a recognized and respected man. But he finds out that the reality is very different; as the private may face neglect, hunger, death and nature, especially human nature. Captive in an enemy camp, Jorge must discover who he has become as he recovers from his injuries and struggles to escape with his fellow prisoner Hugo or stay there under the care of the Peruvian nurse Dolores. Difficult decisions ... beyond the target and border that divides them are abound.
Who directed Open Wound?
Open Wound was directed by Alfredo León León.
Who stars in Open Wound?
Open Wound stars Rene Pastor, Melania Urbina, Pietro Sibille, Bruno Odar, Enrique Veintemilla, Alfredo Espinosa.
How long is Open Wound?
Open Wound has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Open Wound?
Open Wound is a War, Drama film.
Where was Open Wound produced?
Open Wound was produced in Argentina, Ecuador.
What are the themes of Open Wound?
The themes of Open Wound include: The Horror of War and Humanity, War Veterans and Reintegration, Battlefields and Military Operations, Covert Ops: Behind Enemy Lines, World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters.