The Barber and the Beggar

A barber set in his ways gets his consciousness challenged by a homeless man who lacks the money to pay for a haircut but instead is willing to give that which keeps him warm.

  • Víctor Aldarondo-Ruiz
    Director
  • Ricardo Patiño
    Writer
  • Javier O. Cordero-Pérez
    Writer
  • Víctor Aldarondo-Ruiz
    Writer
  • Juan C. Ruiz-López
    Producer
  • Héctor(Tito Ricoff)
    Key Cast
  • Bruno Banki
    Key Cast
  • Verónica Lorenzo
    Key Cast
  • Cidmarí Quiles-Salas
    Key Cast
  • Manuel Matos
    Key Cast
  • Juan C. Ruiz-López
    Cinematographer
    El Proyecto, The Finding
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    El Barbero y el Mendigo
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Fable, Drama
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 11, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Puerto Rico
  • Country of Filming:
    Puerto Rico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    GH4 Anamorphic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.45:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 48 Hour Film Project
    San Juan
    Puerto Rico
    September 18, 2016
    Puerto Rico Premiere
    Spirit of Puerto Rico Award, Best Film (5th Place), Best Acting Ensamble, Audience Choice, Best use of Genere, Best Music
  • Festival MABO
    Isabela
    Puerto Rico
    December 9, 2016
    West Coast PR premiere
    Best Film Top 3, Audience Choice
  • Rincón Film Festival
    Rincón
    Puerto Rico
    March 29, 2017
    American Premiere
Distribution Information
  • 48 Hour Film Project Agreement
  • Juan C. Ruiz-López
Director - Víctor Aldarondo-Ruiz