Norteado


1h 35m 2008

Brief Synopsis

After numerous attempts, Andres remains determined to enter the United States at the Tijuana border in search of a better life. While in Tijuana, he ends up befriending two women, Cata and Ela, who run a convenience store, and each time he is sent back to Mexico, he returns to the comfort of their f

Film Details

Also Known As
Call of the North, The, Northless
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Alta Films; Asc Distribution

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

After numerous attempts, Andres remains determined to enter the United States at the Tijuana border in search of a better life. While in Tijuana, he ends up befriending two women, Cata and Ela, who run a convenience store, and each time he is sent back to Mexico, he returns to the comfort of their friendship. Inevitably, bonds are inevitably broken by the line between Mexico and the United States.

Film Details

Also Known As
Call of the North, The, Northless
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Alta Films; Asc Distribution

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the KNF Award at the 2010 Rotterdam International Film Festival.

Released in United States 2008

Released in United States September 2008

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States September 2009

Released in United States October 2009

Released in United States 2010

Released in United States January 2010

Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Films in Progress) September 18-27, 2008.

Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Zabaltegi-New Directors) September 18-26, 2009.

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (New Directors Competition) October 8-22, 2009.

Shown at New Directors/New Films Series at the Film Society of Lincoln Center March 24-April 4, 2010.

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Bright Future) January 27-February 7, 2010.

Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (New Directors Competition) April 22-May 6, 2010.

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 20-June 13, 2010.

Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (New Voices/New Visions Competition) January 5-18, 2010.

Released in United States 2008

Released in United States September 2008 (Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Films in Progress) September 18-27, 2008.)

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (New Lights Competition) October 30-November 7, 2009.)

Released in United States September 2009 (Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Zabaltegi-New Directors) September 18-26, 2009.)

Released in United States October 2009 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (New Directors Competition) October 8-22, 2009.)

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at New Directors/New Films Series at the Film Society of Lincoln Center March 24-April 4, 2010.)

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Bright Future) January 27-February 7, 2010.)

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (New Directors Competition) April 22-May 6, 2010.)

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 20-June 13, 2010.)

Released in United States January 2010 (Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (New Voices/New Visions Competition) January 5-18, 2010.)