On this 2016 Presidential Election Day eve, let’s watch a movie about a theme that has been on the forefront of every candidate’s speech: immigration.
This coproduction between Mexico and the US, was written and directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga (also director of the fist season of HBO’s True Detective). Sin Nombre, first feature film of the director, was shot in Mexico and tells the story of two young people that are brought together when trying to escape from violence.
Rotten Tomatoes c...
On this 2016 Presidential Election Day eve, let’s watch a movie about a theme that has been on the forefront of every candidate’s speech: immigration.
This coproduction between Mexico and the US, was written and directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga (also director of the fist season of HBO’s True Detective). Sin Nombre, first feature film of the director, was shot in Mexico and tells the story of two young people that are brought together when trying to escape from violence.
Rotten Tomatoes critics agree that it is a part harrowing immigration tale, part gangster story; sensitive, insightful and deeply authentic.
It won the directing and excellence in cinematography awards at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
WHAT: Sin Nombre (Nameless)
WHEN: Monday, November 7th, 7pm
WHERE: Café Istanbul (2372 St. Claude Avenue)
Please be advised that this film was rated R for violence, language and sexual content.
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