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I Want to Be

200035mFlorian Gallenberger
IMDb 7.2

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The short drama film follows the daily life of the Juan and Jorge, two brothers living on the streets of Mexico City. It won an Academy Award in 2001 for Best Live Action Short Film.

Drama
Sibling RelationshipPovertyStreet Children

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What is I Want to Be (2000) about?

The short drama film follows the daily life of the Juan and Jorge, two brothers living on the streets of Mexico City. It won an Academy Award in 2001 for Best Live Action Short Film.

Who stars in I Want to Be?

I Want to Be stars Emilio Pérez (Juan, as a boy), Fernando Pena Cuevas (Jorge, as a boy), Chaco (Chaco), Mario Zaragoza (Juan), Luis Escutia (Jorge). The film was directed by Florian Gallenberger.

How long is I Want to Be?

I Want to Be has a runtime of 35 min and premiered in 2000.

Is I Want to Be worth watching?

I Want to Be holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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