El Carro


1h 33m 2006

Brief Synopsis

The Velez's, a typical middle-class family from Bogotá, Columbia, buy their first car in an attempt to move up the local social ladder. After the father accidentally gives away a winning lottery ticket for a new car to the neighbors, the Velez's decide to save face and buy their neighbor's old car--

Film Details

Also Known As
Carro
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2006

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

Synopsis

The Velez's, a typical middle-class family from Bogotá, Columbia, buy their first car in an attempt to move up the local social ladder. After the father accidentally gives away a winning lottery ticket for a new car to the neighbors, the Velez's decide to save face and buy their neighbor's old car--a 1950´s cherry red Chevy convertible--spending their entire nest egg.

Film Details

Also Known As
Carro
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2006

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States January 5, 2006

Released in United States Winter January 5, 2006

dialogue Spanish, subtitled English

rtg MPAA NONE

Released in United States January 5, 2006 (New York City)

Released in United States Winter January 5, 2006