Alambrista!

Alambrista! is a 1977 film directed by Robert M. Young and starring Domingo Ambriz and Trinidad Silva.[1] It won four awards in 1977.

Alambrista!
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRobert M. Young
Written byRobert M. Young
Produced byMichael Hausman
Irwin Young
StarringDomingo Ambriz
Linda Gillen
Trinidad Silva
Ned Beatty
CinematographyTom Hurwitz
Robert M. Young
Edited byEdward Beyer
Music byMichael Martin Murphey
Production
company
Filmhaus
Distributed byFirst Run Features
Release date
  • October 16, 1977 (1977-10-16)
Running time
110 mins.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

In 2023, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".[2]

Outline

Roberto, a farmer from Michoacán, aims to cross the border to provide for his family. Upon reaching the United States, he finds himself fleeing from immigration authorities. Nevertheless, he encounters various individuals who offer him assistance.

Cast

In 2003, it was re-edited and remastered with a new soundtrack by Jose "Dr. Loco" Cuellar, Greg Landau, Francisco Herrera and Tomas Montoya and was re-released with a book on University of New Mexico Press.

Awards
  • Golden Camera - Cannes Film Festival (Robert M. Young)
  • Interfilm Award - Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival (Robert M. Young)
  • Golden Seashell - San Sebastian International Film Festival (Robert M. Young)
  • OCIC Award - San Sebastian International Film Festival (Robert M. Young)
  • National Film Registry (Inducted)[3]

References
  1. "Alambrista! (1977) - Robert M. Young - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related". AllMovie.
  2. Tartaglione, Nancy (2023-12-13). "National Film Registry: 'Apollo 13', 'Home Alone', 'Terminator 2', '12 Years A Slave' Among 25 Titles Added This Year". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  3. Tartaglione, Nancy (2023-12-13). "National Film Registry: 'Apollo 13', 'Home Alone', 'Terminator 2', '12 Years A Slave' Among 25 Titles Added This Year". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-12-13.


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