El Norte

Jan 27 1984 R 2h 21m
Drama

Brother and sister Enrique and Rosa flee persecution at home in Guatemala and journey north, through Mexico and on to the United States, with the dream of starting a new life.

Plot

Peasants, tired of beingnothing more than manual laborers, are discovered by the Guatemalan army. After the army destroys their village, a brother and sister, decide they must flee el Norte. After receiving help from friends and advice from a veteran immigrant on strategies for traveling, they make their way to Los Angeles.

Written by

Gregory Nava, Anna Thomas

Directed by

Gregory Nava

Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

American Playhouse, Channel Four Films, Independent Productions

Languages

English, Español

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
6,014
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
75
Popularity
NA