24 Jun 2000
I Want to Be
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.
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The story of Shmilu, a Hasidic Jew in crisis, torn between his community and the romantic possibilities of trendy East London.
Top Billed Cast
Alexander Aplerku Street Youth
Theo Barklem-Biggs Shmilu / Samuel
Otto Baxter Yoel
Letty Butler Shmilu's Wife / 'Jezebel'
David de Keyser Zeidy
Robert Firth Aaron Feldman
Josh Friedlander Mo Herskovic Bella Kerridge Bubby
Samuel Leibowitz Tatty
Magdalena McNab Girl
Denise Orita Housing Officer
Abigail Parmenter Chani
Hadassa Reich Gitty
Emeka Sesay Street Bully
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