Entre nos

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Entre nos
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Directed by Paola Mendoza
Gloria La Morte
Written byPaola Mendoza
Gloria La Morte
Produced byMichael Skolnik
Joseph La Morte
StarringPaola Mendoza
Sebastian Villada
Laura Montana Cortez
Cinematography Bradford Young
Distributed by IndiePix Films
Release dates
Running time
81 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSpanish

Entre nos (English: Between Us) is a 2009 drama film directed by Paola Mendoza and Gloria La Morte. [2] The film is a semi-autobiographical tale based on the arrival of Mendoza's own mother to the United States. [3] [4]

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The film explores the life of Mariana, a Colombian immigrant attempting to survive on the streets of New York City with her two children. The film has been screened at over 14 film festivals, including the Tribeca Film Festival, where it received an Honorable Mention for Narrative Feature.

Synopsis

Mariana is a Colombian immigrant who has recently traveled to New York with her two children, 10-year-old Gabriel and 6-year-old Andrea, in order to be reunited with her husband, Antonio. However, one day Antonio leaves his family after announcing that he has found work in Miami, and it soon becomes apparent to Mariana that he does not intend to return. Seeing this, she sets out with her children onto the streets of Queens in an attempt to scrape together a decent living. When selling her homemade empanadas fails to bring in any money, Mariana and the children begin collecting aluminum cans off the city's streets. Complications arise, and soon the family finds itself in a desperate day-to-day struggle for survival. [3]

Cast

Production

The screenplay for Entre nos took two years to complete. [3] Due to the strict requirements of the roles, La Morte and Mendoza auditioned over 200 girls for the role of Andrea and over 300 boys for the role of Gabriel before ultimately settling on Cortez and Villada Lopez. [3]

Release

The film made its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2009, and subsequently screened on the festival circuit. It was given a limited release in select cinemas in New York and Miami on May 14, 2010. [1] [5]

Critical reception

The film received positive reviews from film critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 83% of professional critics gave the film a positive review, with a rating average of 7.2/10. [6]

A review by Andy Webster of The New York Times said of directors Mendoza and La Morte that "both are deft with pacing, composition and atmosphere," in addition to claiming that the scenes involving Mariana's children "have charm and authenticity." [5] V.A. Musetto of The New York Post called Mendoza's performance "heart-tugging." [7] David Noh of Film Journal International described the film as "an indictment of this incredibly wealthy country's indifference to the less fortunate," and praised the performances of Villada and Cortez, referring to the two as "miracles of naturalism." [8] Michelle Orange of The Village Voice called the film "strangely resonant" and claimed the directors have a "mitigating eye for destitution." [4]

According to Slashfilm , Michael Moore included Entre nos on his list of the 20 best films of 2009, in an email Moore sent to those on his mailing list. [9]

Awards

EventYearAwardRecipientResult
Tróia International Film Festival [10] 2009Prize of the City of SetúbalPaola Mendoza, Gloria La MorteWon
Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival [11] Jury Award - Best FilmWon
Newport International Film Festival [12] Audience AwardWon
Tribeca Film Festival [13] Honorable Mention - Narrative FeatureWon

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References

  1. 1 2 "Entre Nos | The Inspiring Film About A Young Immigrant Mother's Journey In America - screenings". Entrenosfilm.com. November 9, 2009. Archived from the original on October 4, 2009. Retrieved November 9, 2009.
  2. ↑ "Official blog for the film Entre Nos". May 26, 2010. Archived from the original on May 1, 2010. Retrieved June 9, 2010.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Entre nos press kit" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 5, 2010. Retrieved June 9, 2010.
  4. 1 2 Orange, Michelle (May 11, 2010). "Entre Nos, Tribute to an Immigrant Mother's Survival". The Village Voice . Archived from the original on April 19, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2010.
  5. 1 2 Webster, Andy (May 14, 2010). "An Immigrant Story". The New York Times . Retrieved June 9, 2010.
  6. ↑ "Entre nos (Between Us)". Rotten Tomatoes .
  7. ↑ Musetto, V.A (May 14, 2010). "Sweet, satisfying 'Entre'". New York Post . Retrieved June 9, 2010.
  8. ↑ Noh, David (May 13, 2010). "Film Review: Entre Nos". Film Journal International . Archived from the original on March 15, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2010.
  9. ↑ Sciretta, Peter (March 7, 2010). "Michael Moore's Top 20 Movies of 2009 and Why The Hurt Locker is "Very Political"". Slashfilm . Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  10. ↑ "ENTRE NOS Wins Top Film Honors In The North American Independents Competition Section Of The 25th Edition Of Troia International Film Festival". filmfestivaltoday.com. September 16, 2009. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  11. ↑ "ENTRE NOS Sweeps FLIFF Awards". filmfestivals.com. October 11, 2009. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  12. ↑ Propes, Richard. ""Entre Nos" Review". The Independent Critic. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  13. ↑ "2009 Tribeca Film Festival Award Winners". Tribeca Film. April 30, 2009. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
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