13 segundos

13 segundos
Directed byFreddy Fadel
Starring
Release date
  • 2006 (2006)
CountryVenezuela
LanguageSpanish

13 segundos is a Venezuelan drama film released in 2006, directed by Freddy Fadel and starring Gabriela Vergara, Lourdes Valera, Daniela Alvarado, Víctor Cámara, Roberto Lamarca, Augusto Galíndez.[1]

Plot

A story inspired by real events where five babies and their mothers expose their fears in a bet between life and death; a cruel reality will lead them to discover that, when it comes to survival, every second counts.[2]

Cast

Reception

Panfletonegro gave it an extremely critical review, describing the film as having poor aesthetics, calling the in-utero shots "particularly irritating and repulsive." The reviewer criticizes the film for being literal, heavy-handed, and having a conservative anti-abortion message. Describes it as "anticine" (anti-cinema) that underestimates its audience.[1]

In an interview, actress Gabriela Vergara discusses her role and the film's approach to abortion, stating the film aims to show both pros and cons of abortion without taking a definitive position.[3]

FULLTV stated "Good, fulfills its objective of entertaining. The plot is interesting and the characters stand out."[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Cobranza, Sr (2007-04-25). "13 Segundos: un aborto de película, mano". panfletonegro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  2. ^ Izarra, Richard (2008-01-09). "Tony Fadel estrena nueva película incluyendo 13 segundos de su hermano Freddy Fadel". PRODU (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  3. ^ "Televisión Venezolana e Internacional-"la Película 13 Segundos Muestra". Televisión Venezolana e Internacional (in Spanish). 2007-04-20. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  4. ^ "13 segundos (2007) - Ver Película Completa en Español / Castellano - FULLTV". www.fulltv.com.ar (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-12-26.