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Paso del norte (2002)

Paso del norte
Running time: 30 min. | Genre: Drama, Immigration, 50s, Medium length film
Paso del norte

Synopsis

At the end of the 40's the phenomenon of mass immigration from the rural areas to the cities grew significantly. Being in the Capital City, Bonfilio as a beggar playing a trumpet is hit by a car. Before he dies, lots of images come to his mind. Bonfilio decides to leave home and family to go to "The Land of Opportunities" He and his friend work in the train station while making their way to "Paso Del Norte"; They try to cross the river to get into The States. Unfortunately, several armed Texan men where hunting Mexicans; and a bullet kills his friend; Bonfilio is hurt and sent back to Mexico. Bonfilio came to the big city to find Death itself. He is buried in complete anonymity.

Nominations & Awards

Ariel

  • Best Short Film WINNER

Details

Original title

Paso del norte

Director

Roberto Rochín

Producer

IMCINE, CONACULTA, Roca Motion Control

Running time

30 min.

Screenwriter

Roberto Rochín, Tomás Pérez Turrent, Elías Nahmías. Cuento: Juan Rulfo

Music

Gerardo Tamez

Cinematography

Arturo de la Rosa (B&W)

Year

2002

Country

Mexico Mexico

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