Crossing Borders

– Spain 1960, the dawn of the country's economic development. Industrial "reorganization" means that m..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 42 Minutes
Release Year:
2006
Original Name:
Un Franco, 14 pesetas
Crossing Borders (2006) - Also known as Un Franco, 14 pesetas

Spain 1960, the dawn of the country's economic development. Industrial "reorganization" means that many workers have lost their jobs and are forced to emigrate. Martin is one of them. Martin, his wife Pilar and their son Pablito live with Martin's parents in a basement apartment that comes with their job as superintendents of the building. Encouraged by Marcos, his friend and co-worker, Martin decides to emigrate to Switzerland. The whole family has to admit that for the time being this is the most promising plan. Unable to obtain a work contract from the Swiss Consulate, Martin and Marcos decide to go anyway, pretending they are tourists to get past the border police. Pablito will experience drastic changes in a short period of time: his father's departure, a new way of life in a different country with a different environment and learning another language. But afterwards, in Switzerland, they will face new experiences which will allow them to live with renewed happiness.

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Crossing Borders (2006) - Trailer

Release Date:

05 May 2006

Language:

Spanish, German, Italian, French, Swiss German

Director:

Carlos Iglesias

Writer:

Carlos Iglesias

Main Actors:

Carlos Iglesias, Javier Gutiérrez, Nieve de Medina, Isabel Blanco

Plot:

Spain 1960, the dawn of the country's economic development. Industrial "reorganization" means that many workers have lost their jobs and are forced to emigrate. Martin is one of them. Martin, his wife Pilar and their son Pablito live with Mart'n's parents in a basement apartment that comes with their job as superintendents of the building. Encouraged by Marcos, his friend and co-worker, Martin decides to emigrate to Switzerland. The whole family has to admit that for the time being this is the most promising plan. Unable to obtain a work contract from the Swiss Consulate, Martin and Marcos decide to go anyway, pretending they are tourists to get past the border police. Pablito will experience drastic changes in a short period of time: his father's departure, a new way of life in a different country with a different environment and learning another language. But afterwards, in Switzerland, they will face new experiences which will allow them to live with renewed happiness.

Awards:

5 wins & 8 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10