Paso del norte
2002 · Movie · 30 min. · Mexico
At the end of the 40's the phenomenon of mass immigration from the rural areas to the cities grew significantly. Being in the Capital City, Bonfilio as a beggar playing a trumpet is hit by a car. Before he dies, lots of images come to his mind. Bonfilio decides to leave home and family to go to "The Land of Opportunities" He and his friend work in the train station while making their way to "Paso Del Norte"; They try to cross the river to get into The States. Unfortunately, several armed Texan men where hunting Mexicans; and a bullet kills his friend; Bonfilio is hurt and sent back to Mexico. Bonfilio came to the big city to find Death itself. He is buried in complete anonymity.
Direction Roberto Rochín
Cast Justo Martínez · Fidel Cerda · Felipe Fulop
Soundtrack Gerardo Tamez
Screenplay Roberto Rochín · Tomás Pérez Turrent · Elías Nahmías · Juan Rulfo
Cinematography Arturo de la Rosa
Original title Paso del norte
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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