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"Valentin"
2002
Directed by Alejandro Agresti

A precocious child plays Cupid for the adults in his life in this nostalgic coming-of-age film. Argentine director Alejandro Agresti drew inspirations from his own youth in 1960s Buenos Aires to tell the story of the bespectacled Valentin (Rodrigo Noya), a nine-year-old who takes action to unite his often absent father with a new love. Noya is perfect as the wise-beyond-his-years child, who observes life with the wit and sensibilities of an adult. Spanish with English subtitles.  86 minutes.