Letters From Alou

– A group of Africans clandestinely reaches the coast of southern Spain. Among them is Alou, a 28 year..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 40 Minutes
Release Year:
1990
Original Name:
Las cartas de Alou
Letters from Alou (1990) - Also known as Las cartas de Alou

A group of Africans clandestinely reaches the coast of southern Spain. Among them is Alou, a 28 years old Senegalese. As all his belongings are stolen while in Almería, he has no choice but to engage in street vending. His only pleasure are the letters he writes to his family to tell the vicissitudes of his Spanish adventure.

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Release Date:

14 Nov 1990

Language:

Spanish, Catalan, Mandingo, Arabic

Director:

Montxo Armendáriz

Writer:

Montxo Armendáriz

Main Actors:

Mulie Jarju, Eulàlia Ramon, Ahmed El-Maaroufi, Akonio Dolo

Plot:

Alou, an illegal African inmigrant, send letters to his parents talking about his new life in Spain.

Awards:

8 wins & 6 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.9/10