
That Wasn't Me
2012, English. Directed by Esteban Crespo.
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.
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- 0h 20m
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 24 April 2012
- Original title
- Aquel no era yo
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Esteban Crespo
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That Wasn't Me isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 April 2012. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like That Wasn't Me?
If you liked That Wasn't Me, try The One That Got Away, Waiting for Anya, The Scarlet and the Black.
Who directed That Wasn't Me?
That Wasn't Me (2012) was directed by Esteban Crespo and stars Alejandra Lorente, Gustavo Salmerón, Babou Cham.