The Pearl Button(2015)
El botón de nácar
The Pearl Button Synopsis
The ocean contains the history of all humanity. The sea holds all the voices of the earth and those that come from outer space. Water receives impetus from the stars and transmits it to living creatures. Water, the longest border in Chile, also holds the secret of two mysterious buttons which were found on its ocean floor. Chile, with its 2,670 miles of coastline and the largest archipelago in the world, presents a supernatural landscape. In it are volcanoes, mountains and glaciers. In it are the voices of the Patagonian Indigenous people, the first English sailors and also those of its political prisoners. Some say that water has memory. This film shows that it also has a voice.
The Pearl Button (2015) is a documentary film directed by Patricio Guzmán, released on October 15, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Patricio Guzmán, Martín G. Calderón, Gabriela Paterito and Gabriel Salazar. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 78 ratings.
- Director:
- Patricio Guzmán
- Writers:
- Patricio Guzmán
- Producers:
- Renate Sachse
- Cinematographer:
- Katell Djian
- Composer:
- Miguel Miranda
- Production:
- France 3 Cinéma, Ciné+, Mediapro, Atacama Productions, Valdivia Film, Consejo Nacional de la Cultura y las Artes, CNC, RTS, France Télévisions, WDR
- Status:
- Released
The Pearl Button (2015) Trailer
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The Pearl Button Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patricio Guzmán
as Narrator (voice)
- Martín G. Calderón
Martín G. Calderón
as Self
- Gabriela Paterito
Gabriela Paterito
as Self
Gabriel Salazar
as Self
- Claudio Mercado
Claudio Mercado
as Self
Raúl Zurita
as Self
- Cristina Calderón
Cristina Calderón
as Self
- Adil Brkovic
Adil Brkovic
as Self
Javier Rebolledo
as Self
- Juan Molina
Juan Molina
as Self
- Emma Malig
Emma Malig
as Self (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Patricio Guzmán, written by Patricio Guzmán, produced by Renate Sachse.
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The Pearl Button Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 78 ratings.
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The Pearl Button – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pearl Button online?
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The Pearl Button (2015) is available to stream on OVID and Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Pearl Button?
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The main cast of The Pearl Button (2015) includes Patricio Guzmán, Martín G. Calderón, Gabriela Paterito, Gabriel Salazar and Claudio Mercado. The film was directed by Patricio Guzmán. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pearl Button released?
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The Pearl Button was released on October 15, 2015 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Pearl Button worth watching?
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The Pearl Button (2015) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 78 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Pearl Button?
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Yes. The official The Pearl Button trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.