Silvestre Pantaleón (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2012, Silvestre Pantaleón is a notable film directed by Roberto Olivares Ruiz, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of an elderly man from the Nahuatl-speaking village of San Agustín Oapan, Guerrero, Mexico. Silvestre Pantaleón follows the protagonist as he struggles to pay for a curing ceremony and provide for his family. He dedicates himself to the only remunerative activities he knows: handcrafting rope for religious ceremonies and building seldom-used household objects that he alone still has the skills to produce. Silvestre Pantaleón is a simple, though universal, tale of aging, told with a lyrical combination of lingering imagery and quotidian detail.
Who’s in it. Silvestre Pantaleón stars Silvestre Pantaleón, Alejandro Cenario, Jeremías Cabrera and Ezequiel Herrera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Silvestre Pantaleón has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silvestre Pantaleón page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silvestre Pantaleón (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silvestre Pantaleón change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Silvestre Pantaleón worth watching?
- Silvestre Pantaleón holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silvestre Pantaleón?
- Silvestre Pantaleón stars Silvestre Pantaleón, Alejandro Cenario, Jeremías Cabrera, Ezequiel Herrera and Paula Pantaleón.
- When was Silvestre Pantaleón released?
- Silvestre Pantaleón was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.