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Purgatorio: A Journey Into the Heart of the Border

Original title: Purgatorio: Viaje al corazón de la frontera
  • 20132013
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  • 1h 20m
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Purgatorio: Viaje al corazón de la frontera (2013)
  • Documentary
A provocative meditation that captures the brutal beauty of the U.S./ Mexico Border.A provocative meditation that captures the brutal beauty of the U.S./ Mexico Border.A provocative meditation that captures the brutal beauty of the U.S./ Mexico Border.
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  • Director
    • Rodrigo Reyes
  • Writers
    • Hugo Perez
    • Rodrigo Reyes
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    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Reyes' provocative essay film re-imagines the Mexico/U.S. border as a mythical place comparable to Dante's purgatory. Leaving politics aside, he takes a fresh look at the brutal beauty of the border and the people caught in its spell. By capturing a stunning mosaic of compelling characters and broken landscapes that live on the US/Mexico border, the filmmaker reflects on the flaws of human nature and the powerful absurdities of the modern world. An unusual border film, in the auteur tradition of camera-stylo, Purgatorio ultimately becomes a fable of humanity, an epic and visceral experience with powerful and lingering images. —Matson Films
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      • A visceral journey into the heart of the US-Mexico border
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      • Documentary
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      • Not Rated
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      Narrator: Close your eyes. Try to imagine what the world was like when borders did not exist...

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    • Release date
      • April 2013 (Brazil)
    • Countries of origin
      • Mexico
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Purgatorio
    • Filming locations
      • Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Foprocine
      • La Maroma Producciones
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      1 hour 20 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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