Purgatorio: Viaje al corazón de la frontera
USA/Mexico
2013 Documentary
1h 20min
Original language: Spanish, English
Reyes' provocative essay film re-imagines the Mexico/U.S. border as a mythical place comparable to Dante's purgatory. Leaving politics aside, he takes a fresh look at the brutal beauty of the border and the people caught in its spell. By capturing a stunning mosaic of compelling characters and broken landscapes that live on the US/Mexico border, the filmmaker reflects on the flaws of human nature and the powerful absurdities of the modern world. An unusual border film, in the auteur tradition of camera-stylo, PURGATORIO ultimately becomes a fable of humanity, an epic and visceral experience with powerful and lingering images.
| Directed by | Rodrigo Reyes |
| Written by | Hugo Perez |