# El Norte (1983)

> A Guatemalan brother and sister cross borders and endure exploitation while chasing safety, dignity, and the elusive promise of el Norte.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10483

## Facts

- Runtime: 141 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama
- Director: Gregory Nava
- Cast: Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, David Villalpando, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Lupe Ontiveros, Trinidad Silva, Alicia del Lago, Mike Gomez, Jose Martin Ruano
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085482/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, melancholic, angry, socially conscious film night, independent cinema evening

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of survival and resilience as two siblings embark on a perilous journey to a new life.

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