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THE IMPOSTER

A documentary by Bart Layton
A story centered on the disappearance of Nicholas Barclay, a 13 year old boy from Texas, and how he allegedly resurfaced in Spain years later
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Finished

Date

7 March
5 April 2013

Price

3.50€

Institution

Cineteca Madrid
( Bart Layton / 95" / 2012 / United Kingdom)

This story begins with the disturbing disappearance of Nicholas Barclay, a 13 year old boy from Texas.  Three and a half years later surprising new leads in the case crop up: the boy has been found in Spain.  He says that he has survived being tortured in a series of puzzling kidnappings.  His family is thrilled to have him back, but everything gets even stranger once he's returned to Texas.  How could the Barclay's blond boy now have brown hair?  Who is this person?  Awareded the prize for Best Documentary at the British Indepent Film Awards and the Grand Jury Prize at the Miami International Film Festival.


 

Artistic team and specifications

Director
Bart Layton
Duracion
95 min