FILM REVIEW - Los Ángeles

Description:
17 year-old Mateo and his family are preparing for him to leave their small Mexican village for Los Ángeles, like so many before him. His dream is to work hard in Los Angeles to support his mother and younger brother back home. However, Mateo is dependent upon the support of the local gang – even more than on his family savings – to ensure his safe passage and “help” on the other side. Initially, Mateo is willing to do anything to join the gang that is, until the leader demands that he kill a rival gang mem
2014 Berlinale 2014 Guadalajara International Film Festival 2014 LA Film Fest 2014 Moscow International Film Festival 2014 Shanghai International Film Festival 2014 Zlin Film Festival
2014 Berlinale - Nominated for Best First Feature 2014 LA Film Fest - LA Muse Award