Sin Nombre June 10, 2009
Posted by ultimateserge in 2009, Adriano Goldman, Cary Joji Fukunaga, Drama, Edgar Flores, Héctor Jiménez, Kristyan Ferrer, Paulina Gaitán, Sin Nombre, Sundance Film Festival, Tenoch Huerta Mejía.add a comment
Format: Drama
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Directed by: Cary Joji Fukunaga
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Sin Nombre is one of those few gems that gives lends a sympathetic hand to illegal immigration. Though there is no reason to commend the immigrants, one realizes that they can’t be labeled as ruthless criminals. The plot is focused on two specific characters, yet it is more focused (or tries to be) on the voyagers of a caravan traveling to the border. The two characters are a young boy and girl and the film follows their love for each other, yet that is a sub-plot of little interest. It is important to comprehend where these people are coming from and why they are pursuing the American life. They don’t necessarily strive for a better life, but seek any way to escape their current dire condition. Even though the chances of success may be slim, they are more appealing than accepting fate.
It is quite ironic that among all the opportunities of America, the director chooses to display Wal-Mart, McDonalds and Target yet it makes sense. The attraction of America, for the immigrants isn’t primiarly the the first amendment but simply labor that may grant them the chance, over time, to accomplish the American Dream.
This is a suprisingly good debut by Cary Joji Fukunaga. The film is so effective that by the end you’ll be rooting for the immigrants to pass the borders, as illogical as it may sound.
