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American Visa

2005 · 1 h 40 min
Directed by Juan Carlos Valdivia · Bolivia · Latin American Cinema
RomanceCrimeDrama

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Cast

Demián Bichir Kate del Castillo Alberto Etcheverry Roberto Barbery Jorge Ortiz Sánchez Claudia Lobo

Credits

Written by: Juan Recacoechea

Plot

After being denied an American visa, a Bolivian professor becomes involved in a web of criminal activities, holds-up the American consulate and falls for a beautiful prostitute from the Bolivian lowlands.

Sinekatalog’s take

A gritty drama about a man pushed into crime after a bureaucratic rejection and an unlikely romance. It mixes social frustration with noir energy. Good for viewers who enjoy rough, politically aware Latin American cinema.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.1 / 10 (622 votes)
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