Zurdo

Zurdo is a 2003 Mexican fantasy adventure film, directed by Carlos Salces from the same company that produced Amores Perros.

Zurdo
Directed by	Carlos Salces
Written by	Blanca Montoya Carlos Salces
Produced by	Blanca Montoya Mónica Lozano
Starring	Alex Perea Arcelia Ramírez Alejandro Camacho Blanca Salces
Distributed by	Altavista Films
Release date	2003 (2003)
Running time	110 minutes
Country	Mexico
Language	Spanish

Translated from Spanish, the title means "Lefty."

Plot

A young boy called Lefty is a gifted marble player who lives in an urban housing complex. One day a stranger arrives claiming to know the best marble player in the world and challenges Lefty to a contest. The news sends the townspeople into a frenzy and they put all their hopes and dreams into their little hero winning much more than a simple game of marbles. With success well within his grasp, Lefty is faced with a dilemma when a corrupt local official comes along to sabotage his chances.

Music

The music is by Mexican composer Eduardo Gamboa, and Paul van Dyk, they won an Ariel (Mexican Oscar) for their work. The soundtrack has been released also in the form of an album.

External links

• Zurdo at IMDb