La León is a 2007 Argentine drama written and directed by Santiago Otheguy. Set in Northern Argentina, the film tells the story of a homosexual fieldworker, Álvaro (Jorge Román), and his relationship with a local bully, El Turu (Daniel Valenzuela). On its release the film received average reviews and won a Teddy Award.
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Plot
On an island in the Paraná Delta of Argentina, Álvaro (Román) works as a fisherman and a reed cutter. His homosexuality and love of books make him an outsider in the small village. The brutish El Turu (Valenzuela) captains La León, the town ferry. He views Álvaro as a threat, bullying him almost constantly. However, as the film progresses, El Turu's hidden attraction to Álvaro becomes obvious.
Cast
Jorge Román as Álvaro
Daniel Valenzuela as El Turu.
José Muñoz as Iribarren
Alfredo Rivas as Misionero I
Juan Carlos Rivas as Misionero II
Mirta Duran Rivas as Mujer misionera
Esteban Gonzalez as Hermano misionero I
Alberto Rivas as Hermano misionero III
Mirta Rivas as Hermana Misionera
Lorena Rivas as Nina misionera
Aida Merel as Bibliotecaria
Diego Quiroz as Marinaro Julio
Mariano González as Joven del Yate
Marcos Woinsky as El Alemán
Jimena Cavaco as Laura
Elba Estela Vargas as Madre de Laura
José Aguilar as Jornalero
Ignacio Jiménez as Chico Lopez
Pedro Rossi as Vendedor del Astillero
Daniel Sosa as Gadea Padre
Ana Maria Montalyo as Gadea Madre
Hernan Sosa as El Muerto
Leonardo Rodríguez as Hermano de Laura
Awards
La León was awarded the 2007 Teddy Award at the Berlin International Film Festival.