The Pearl Button Budget
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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.
What is known about the production of The Pearl Button?
"The Pearl Button," a documentary released in 2015, was directed by Patricio Guzmán and stars Patricio Guzmán, Martín G. Calderón. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though France 3 Cinéma, Ciné+, Mediapro produced the film, making it a notable entry in the documentary landscape whose financial details remain private.
What were the major cost factors in The Pearl Button?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "The Pearl Button."
- Above-the-Line Talent: Cast and director fees, including Patricio Guzmán typically represent the largest single line item in the production budget.
- Production Design: Sets, locations, and art direction require significant investment to bring the story to life.
- Post-Production: Editing, sound design, visual effects, and an original score contribute substantially to the final cost.
Awards and Recognition
- Platino Award for Best Documentary
- Silver Bear for Best Script
- Lumière Award for Best Documentary: Patricio Guzmán
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make The Pearl Button (2015)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did The Pearl Button (2015) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was The Pearl Button (2015) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing The Pearl Button?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does The Pearl Button's budget compare to similar documentary films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did The Pearl Button (2015) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
Who directed The Pearl Button and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Patricio Guzmán, written by Patricio Guzmán, shot by Katell Djian, with music by José Miguel Tobar, Miguel Miranda, edited by Emmanuelle Joly, Patricio Guzmán.
Where was The Pearl Button filmed?
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The Pearl Button
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