Purgatorio: A Journey Into the Heart of the Border (2013)

A provocative meditation that captures the brutal beauty of the U.S./ Mexico Border.

Director:

Rodrigo Reyes

Writers:

Hugo Perez, Rodrigo Reyes

4 nominations.

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

border | landscape | mexico | cinematography | journey | 

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Taglines:

A visceral journey into the heart of the US-Mexico border

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

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Quotes

Narrator: Close your eyes. Try to imagine what the world was like when borders did not exist...

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

Mexico USA

Language:

Spanish English

Release Date:

April 2013 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

Purgatorio - Viaje al Corazón de la Frontera

Filming Locations:

Mexico

Company Credits

Production Co:

Foprocine, La Maroma Producciones, La Maroma Producciones

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min 80 min

Color:

Color (HD) Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD