That Wasn't Me (Aquel no era yo) 12 years old

Aquél no Era Yo [That Wasn't Me] is a 2012 Spanish short film directed by Esteban Crespo. It tells the story of Paul and Kaney. Two characters, an African child and a Spanish woman, who could have nothing in common, but will get to join their lives forever through a life-giving shot. Kaney is an African child soldier. He lives with many child soldiers and obeys the orders given by the man who has become like their father, the General of the Rebel Army. Paula is a Spanish aid worker who moved to Africa following her boyfriend, Juanjo, in order to bring help and to rescue the child soldiers who live there. In a border crossing point, Paula and Kaney meet each other and this will be the starting point of this dramatic story, full of fear, violence and redemption. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Credits

That Wasn't Me Cast

Name Character
Gustavo Salmerón He was 41, now 53 years old as Juanjo
Babou Cham He was 36, now 48 years old as General

That Wasn't Me Crew

Name Department
Esteban Crespo as Director. He was 41 (now 53) years old Directing
That Wasn't Me poster
That Wasn't Me (12 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
  • Runtime: 20 minutes