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2004 · 126 min · R

The Motorcycle Diaries

Directed by Walter Salles · Drama

The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) is a Drama film, directed by Walter Salles set in Buenos Aires, Chile, and Peru during the 1950s. It runs 126 minutes and is rated R.

A road trip and biopic, with a contemplative and melancholic tone. Themes of class conflict, friendship, and coming of age run throughout.

Composer
Gustavo Santaolalla
Cinematography
Éric Gautier
Cast
Gael García BernalRodrigo de la SernaMercedes MoránMía MaestroJean Pierre NoherLucas OroMarina GlezerSofia Bertolotto

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Buenos AiresChilePeru
When

Premise & themes

Tone
ContemplativeMelancholicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
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