Mala leche is the sequel to Leche (see above) and portrays the same Mexican peasant family. No longer in black-and-white, but in colour. No longer in Mexico, but in California. The protagonists have chased the American Dream. But their dreams have not been realised. The rich country makes sure the family realises just how poor they are. Little is spared them. A distressing portrait.
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Buffalo Common
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American Dreams #3
Sad impression of a line of people who leave Manhattan over the Brooklyn Bridge. Does everyone still remember why?
Film details
- Country of production
- USA
- Year
- 2003
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2004
- Length
- 47'
- Medium/Format
- 16mm