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Carla's Song

Play trailer Poster for Carla's Song 1996,  2h 7m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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88% Tomatometer 8 Reviews 80% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
A Glasgow man (Robert Carlyle) visits war-torn Nicaragua with a refugee (Oyanka Cabezas) tormented by her memories.

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Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia Apr 23, 2021
...but Carla's story allows the viewer to witness a microcosm of a (then) countrywide issue. Go to Full Review
PJ Nabarro Patrick Nabarro Oct 31, 2019
4/5
Oyanka Cabezas is an absolute revelation as Carla: unbelievably subdued and melancholic in Glasgow, yet she comes alive with vivacity and passion on arriving in Nicaragua. Go to Full Review
Maria Garcia Film Journal International Jan 5, 2007
An extraordinary illustration of the power of the cinematic art form. Go to Full Review
Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Nov 7, 2005
4/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 7, 2005
3/5
Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Mar 3, 2002
A striking and memorable film about the emotional firefights that flare up when the personal and the political are linked. Go to Full Review
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Abraham R May 22, 2018 Very intelligent movie. Carlyle's best ever performance when not in nutter mode.
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Cast & Crew

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Ken Loach

Director

Robert Carlyle

George

Oyanka Cabezas

Carla

Scott Glenn

Bradley

Gary Lewis

Sammy

Paul Laverty

Writer

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Carla's Song

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Movie Info

Synopsis A Glasgow man (Robert Carlyle) visits war-torn Nicaragua with a refugee (Oyanka Cabezas) tormented by her memories.
Director
Ken Loach
Producer
Sally Hibbin
Screenwriter
Paul Laverty
Distributor
Shadow Distribution
Production Co
Tornasol Films S.A.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 20, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$18.4K
Runtime
2h 7m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby
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