Letters to Elena (2011)
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- PG
- 1h 37min
- Drama
- 09 Mar 2012 (Mexico)
- Movie
- 6 wins & 6 nominations.
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Cast
Carmen Salinas | ... |
Vieja Zamora
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Irma Dorantes | ... |
Vieja Soto
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Javier López | ... |
Don Jacinto
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Jose Eduardo | ... |
Emilio
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Lorena Velázquez | ... |
Vieja Reyes
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Elsa Cárdenas | ... |
Vieja Madrigal
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Evangelina Sosa | ... |
Tina
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Roberto Sosa | ... |
Viejo Paniagua
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Sara Montes | ... |
Vieja Rios
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Hugo Macías Macotela | ... |
Padre Brambila
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Ana Luisa Peluffo | ... |
Vieja Paniagua
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Jaime Jiménez Pons | ... |
Viejo Soto
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Jorge Galván | ... |
Teo
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Miguel Alcaraz | ... |
Viejo Rios
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Mario Humberto Chavez | ... |
Viejo Reyes
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Diana Carranza | ... |
Turista
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Catalina Odio | ... |
Elena
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Paul Mendoza | ... |
Octavio
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Juan Rodrigues | ... |
Viejo Zamora
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Héctor Álvarez | ... |
Melchor
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Humberto Vélez | ... |
Sacristan
(as Humberto Velez)
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Directed by
Llorent Barajas |
Written by
Llorent Barajas | ... | () (as Martin Barajas Llorent) |
Produced by
Sergio Cabada | ... | executive producer |
Jaime Jiménez Pons | ... | associate producer |
Michel Martinez | ... | executive producer |
Paul Mendoza | ... | associate producer |
Arturo Muñoz | ... | executive producer (as Arturo Munoz) |
Peter Odio | ... | producer |
Diego Torres | ... | executive producer |
Joaquin Vodanovich | ... | associate producer |
Music by
Hugo Mejía-Borja | ||
Rodrigo Mejía-Borja | ||
Edin Solis |
Cinematography by
Carmen Cabana |
Editing by
Llorent Barajas | ... | (as Martin Barajas Llorent) |
Editorial Department
Luis Bustamante Cerecer | ... | post-production coordinator |
Carmen Cabana | ... | color supervisor |
Rodrigo Huerta | ... | colorist |
Art Direction by
Patricia Barajas | ||
Marcela Islas |
Makeup Department
Sara | ... | makeup artist |
Pamela Tovar | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
Erika Odio | ... | executive in charge of production |
Valdez Cavazos Salvador | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Cristina Villegas | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
Fernanda Ferra | ... | assistant art director |
Rocio Rubio Gavaldon | ... | property master |
Jorge Hinojosa | ... | assistant property master |
Anabel Holguin | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
Pavel Armendariz | ... | sound mixer |
Mizael Vazquez Cardona | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
Jesus Beltran | ... | special effects technician |
Aaron Ximello | ... | special effects coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
Alejandro Arrioja | ... | additional camera operator / steadicam operator |
Luis Bustamante Cerecer | ... | dit red camera |
Antonio Chavez | ... | gaffer |
Marco Chavez | ... | grip |
Mayra Angelica Chavez | ... | second assistant camera |
Bernardo Chávez | ... | key grip |
Enrique Rascon Cuevas | ... | still photographer |
Pascual García | ... | electrician |
Jonathan Guajardo | ... | lighting intern |
Diana Navarrete | ... | lighting trainee |
Isaias Nieto | ... | lighting technician |
Antonio Perez | ... | camera operator |
Saidh Torres | ... | data manager |
Rodolfo Yanez Villa | ... | assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Alicia Padilla | ... | costume supervisor |
Claudia Talavera | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
Jorge 'Doctor Music' Castro | ... | composer: additional music (as Jorge Castro) / keyboardist (as Jorge Castro) / lyricist: theme music (as Jorge Castro) / music coordinator (as Jorge Castro) / whistler (as Jorge Castro) |
Transportation Department
Daniel Molinar | ... | transportation coordinator |
Daniel Robles | ... | production driver |
Additional Crew
Sergio Cabada Jr. | ... | production assistant |
Édgar Flores | ... | production assistant |
Reyna Fontes | ... | production assistant |
Juan Manuel Gonzales Torres | ... | production assistant |
Christina Loya | ... | production coordinator |
Anahi Herrera Mendoza | ... | production secretary |
Karime Alejandra Salgado Yañez | ... | production assistant |
Felix Vasquez | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
Yadira Terrazas Correa | ... | special thanks |
Sonia Estrada | ... | special thanks |
Jose Reyes Baeza | ... | very special thanks |
Enrique Toledo | ... | special thanks |
Hector Valles Alvelais | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Freestyle Releasing (2012) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Gobierno Chihuahua (very special thanks)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
In the beautiful hills of the Copper Canyon in Chihuahua, Mexico, a young boy (Emilio) is adopted by the mailman (Teo). As part of their daily tasks, they not only deliver the mail but read letters to the villagers, as well as take dictation, since most are illiterate. Young Emilio quickly learns to read and write but feels saddened by the mostly difficult stories sent by relatives, that moved north to Denver, Colorado in pursuit of a better future. One day Teo becomes disabled and Emilio takes over the mail route and with great imagination, he changes the letters to happy and optimistic stories. Within days, the village is transformed. The elders, once hopeless, lonely and sad, are now happy and enthusiastic, enjoying the "supposed" success their loved ones write from the United States. But the enjoyment is short lived, as they realize that all the wonderful stories are the same, a product of Emilio's imagination. During this same period, Emilio meets a young girl named Elena and they have an innocent friendship that becomes their first love. Written by Martin Barajas Llorent |
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Taglines | A child's imagination can change everything. See more » |
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Box Office
Budget | $1,200,000 (estimated) |
Opening Weekend United States | $7,711, 10 Jun 2012 |
Did You Know?
Trivia | The boy to play Emilio was cast through a national contest in Mexico. The winner was announced by the well known TV host and actor "Chabelo" during his show. See more » |
Soundtracks | Te Escribire See more » |