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1950 | B/N | 100

After robbing and killing the drivers of a truck transporting money, a group of bandits
hide out in the rooftop room of the lover of one of them. Suspicions and tension grow, slowing tearing the group apart. 


Country: México
Direction: Galindo; Alejandro
Script: Galindo; Alejandro, Gerszo; Gunther
Production: Santos Galindo; César
Photography: Martínez Solares; Agustín
Art direction: Gerzso; Gunther
Participation year at FICM: 2014

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Wetbacks

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Rafael Améndola is one of many Mexican workers who, in pursuit of the so-called American Dream, cross the border to try their luck in the United States. Throughout his journey, Rafael faces numerous challenges resulting from his undocumented status and lives in a state of constant anxiety, unable to adapt to the new lifestyle and longing for Mexico. See More

Hay lugar para dos

Hay lugar para dos

Gregorio, a bus driver and amateur baseball player, meets Kitty at a party and leaves his pregnant wife Cholita. When Cholita moves in with Constantino Reyes Regalito and his wife La Bicha, they start a taco stand together. Later, Kitty and Gregorio get into an accident that lands him in jail and leaves her disfigured. Once released, a remorseful Gregorio reconciles with Cholita, who has managed to survive and prosper.

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Wetbacks

Espaldas mojadas

Fleeing the law, Mexican worker Rafael Améndola crosses into the US with the help of Frank Mendoza, the partner of an American named Mr. Sterling, who gives work to illegal migrants. Once settled on the other side, Rafael struggles to adapt to his new life.

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