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"Gestation is the story of Jessie, a girl living with her single mother in San José, Costa Rica. A gifted young woman with a modest upbringing, Jessie attends a private Catholic school on a scholarship. There she meets Teo, another only-child brought up by his strict, wealthy mother. The two f...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Ramírez, Esteban (Filmmaker) (Screenwriter), Silva, María (Screenwriter, Actor), Álvarez, Adriana (Actor), Román, Edgar (Actor)
Format: Electronic Video
Language:Español
Inglés
Published: San José, Costa Rica : Cinetel, [2009]
Subjects:
Teenagers > Costa Rica > Drama.
Couples > Costa Rica > Drama.
Teenage pregnancy > Costa Rica > Drama.
Couples.
Teenage pregnancy.
Teenagers.
Costa Rica.
Streaming video.
Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Internet videos.
Films de fiction.
Vidéos sur Internet.
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Summary:"Gestation is the story of Jessie, a girl living with her single mother in San José, Costa Rica. A gifted young woman with a modest upbringing, Jessie attends a private Catholic school on a scholarship. There she meets Teo, another only-child brought up by his strict, wealthy mother. The two fall in love but are soon faced with an unwanted pregnancy, a responsibility that neither is ready for. Class distinctions and social pressure come to a head in this impressive, thoughtful drama of young love. Based on a true story."--Canadian Film Institute.
Item Description:Originally released as a motion picture in 2009.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 video file (95 min.)) : sound, color.
Audience:This movie may contain nudity scenes and strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.
Awards:Winner of the Best Film Award at the Trieste International Film Festival, 2010.
Best Director Award at the Latin American Tiestre Festival, Italy, 2010.
Production Credits:Cinematographer, Eduardo Flores ; editors, Felipe Lacerda, Pablo Rojas ; music, Bernal Villegas.

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