That Wasn't Me
2012 · 20 MIN · IMDB 6.5 · 754 VOTES · DIR. Esteban Crespo
Overview
Aquél no Era Yo [That Wasn't Me] is a 2012 Spanish short film directed by Esteban Crespo. It tells the story of Paul and Kaney. Two characters, an African child and a Spanish woman, who could have nothing in common, but will get to join their lives forever through a life-giving shot. Kaney is an African child soldier. He lives with many child soldiers and obeys the orders given by the man who has become like their father, the General of the Rebel Army. Paula is a Spanish aid worker who moved to Africa following her boyfriend, Juanjo, in order to bring help and to rescue the child soldiers who live there. In a border crossing point, Paula and Kaney meet each other and this will be the starting point of this dramatic story, full of fear, violence and redemption. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Dialogue Timeline — 220 lines
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00:00:35 Do you like it?
00:00:59 Typical Spanish.
00:01:55 Ok, ok, it's fine. But... We have a safe-conduct.
00:02:27 These stickers come from Spain.
00:02:57 You know who Ronaldo is, right?
00:03:27 Do you wanna see it my friend?
00:04:01 Darling, we're in a hurry. Can you open it, please?
00:04:33 We have a safe-conduct. Take it!
00:05:14 Search them!
00:05:58 Were they trying to kidnap you?
00:07:07 I don't regret it.
00:07:46 Shut the fuck up!
00:08:14 Blood!
00:08:39 One of you, the bravest.
00:09:31 Do you understand?
00:10:18 Soldier Gibrilla has done his obligation.
00:10:57 It's your fucking obligation.
00:11:25 the other children became my brothers
00:12:40 when you murder someone
00:13:30 I wanna fuck you.
00:18:53 Come on!
00:20:37 That way?
00:21:12 That's exactly what I'd love to do.
00:22:22 You're a crippled now!