Purgatorio : a journey into the heart of the border = viaje al corazón de la frontera

Purgatorio A journey into the heart of the border = viaje al corazón de la frontera

DVD - 2014

In this provocative documentary film, director Rodrigo Reyes reimagines the Mexico/U.S. border as a mythical place comparable to Dante's purgatory. Leaving politics aside, he takes a fresh look at the beauty of the border and the people caught in its spell. Shot during a 4-week roadtrip in a dilapidated can with a crew of only three people, Reyes had captured a stunning mosaic of compelling characters and broken landscapes that live on the US-Mexico border, crafting a devastating reflection on the flaws of human nature and the powerful absurdities of the modern world.

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Subjects
Mexican Americans > Mexican-American Border Region > Social conditions.
Mexican Americans > Mexican-American Border Region > Economic conditions.
Mexican-American Border Region > Social conditions > 21st century.
Mexican-American Border Region > History > 21st century.
United States > Relations > Mexico.
Mexico > Relations > United States.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genres
Documentary films
Feature films
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Published
[San Francisco, CA] : Matson Films c2014.
Language
English
Spanish
Other Authors
Rodrigo Reyes (film director), Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321 (-)
Edition
Widescreen
Item Description
A re-imagination of Dante's Purgatory.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (80 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Format
DVD, NTSC.
Production Credits
Music, Rodrigo Cordera ; cinematography, Justin Chin ; editor, Manuel Tsingaris.

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