Giant is a 2017 Basque-language drama film directed by Aitor Arregi and Jon Garaño. The film is based on the life of Miguel Joaquín Eleicegui (1818–1861) who suffered from gigantism and was known as the "Giant from Altzo". The film premiered at the 2017 San Sebastián International Film Festival, where it was awarded the Special Jury Prize. The film was also screened at the 2017 BFI London Film Festival.
The Giant (2017)
Directed by Aitor Arregi / Jon Garano
Genres - Biography, Drama, History |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film |
Release Date - Oct 20, 2017 |
Run Time - 114 min. |
MPAA Rating - PG-13
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Movie Info
Official Site
Box Office
$860,750
Tags
2017 San Sebastián International Film Festival, 32nd Goya Awards, Awards, Best Original Score, Best Original Screenplay, Bfi, London Film Festival, Miguel Joaquín Eleizegui Arteaga, New Actor, Pascal Gaigne, Special Jury Prize
Attributes
Filming Location: Bidania-Goiatz, Bilbao, Caserío-Museo Igartubeiti, Hondarribia
Subject: First Carlist War, Miguel Joaquín Eleizegui
Subject: First Carlist War, Miguel Joaquín Eleizegui
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