
El Norte
1983, Drama, 2h 19m
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Sensitively written, skillfully directed, and powerfully portrayed, El Norte wrings deeply affecting drama from intractable real-life issues. Read critic reviews
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Rosa Xuncax
Enrique Xuncax
Arturo Xuncax
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Apr 30, 2011I'm sort of embarrassed that I like this so much, especially the part when it devolves into a horror story because of THE MICE OH MY GOD THE MICE, but I don't know - it's also kind of charming in its own simple way.Jennifer X Super Reviewer
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Oct 14, 2009Picked it up at the library,Tried to watch it but got bored so I took it back.Seen it at the library again & decided to give it another chance & Im so glad I did.A great movie
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Jul 08, 2008Brother and sister from Guatemala decide to seek refuge in the U.S. That's the first part. The second half details their life in that magical city in "the north" called Los Angeles. The last shot is heartbreaking. Well plotted film deservedly won an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay.Mark H Super Reviewer
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Jul 06, 2008Depressingly good times.
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