04 Dec 2019 Directors: Cristina Gallego, Ciro Guerra Colombia, Mexico 2019 125 min Birds of Passage is gripping tale of the origins of the Colombian drug trade as seen through the eyes of a Wayúu family. They became involved in the booming business of selling marijuana to American youth in the 1970’s and the film… Continue reading Birds of Passage
Tag: Mexico
La Jaula de Oro – The Golden Dream
18 Feb 2015 Director: Diego Quemada-Diez Mexico 2013 102 min A Mexican ballad, La Jaula De Oro, tells of the despair of immigrants who have actually made it into the USA. They find it a “golden cage” because America accepts illegals’ cheap labour without allowing them the proper residency papers they need to rise beyond… Continue reading La Jaula de Oro – The Golden Dream
Like Water For Chocolate
18 Oct 1995 Director: Alfonso Arau Mexico 1992 116 min The youngest daughter of the widowed Mama Elena is prevented by tradition from marrying the man she loves. Consigned to the kitchen, and under the tuition of the beloved Nacha, the family cook, Tita learns the magical ability to transmit her feelings to anyone who… Continue reading Like Water For Chocolate