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Border Brujo

April 15, 1990 0h 52m

Originally released in 1990. Border Brujo is a feature film. directed by Isaac Artenstein. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Guillermo Gómez-Peña

Synopsis

Border Brujo is a ritual-linguistic journey across the U.S./Mexico border written and performed by artist Guillermo Gómez-Peña. In the guise of a cross-cultural shaman, Gómez Peña shifts into 15 different personas, each speaking a different language. The personas are symbolic of the borders between North and South, Anglo and Latino; myth and reality; legality and illegality; art and life. Border Brujo assaults and exorcises the demons of dominant cultures. He articulates fear, desire, trauma sublimation, anger and misplacement embodying ruptured and defiant communities with multilingual dexterity and humor.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 15, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 0h 52m 52 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Cinewest

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Border Brujo about?

Border Brujo is a ritual-linguistic journey across the U.S./Mexico border written and performed by artist Guillermo Gómez-Peña. In the guise of a cross-cultural shaman, Gómez Peña shifts into 1...

Who directed Border Brujo?

Border Brujo was directed by Isaac Artenstein.

How long is Border Brujo?

Border Brujo has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).

When was Border Brujo released?

Border Brujo was released on April 15, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Border Brujo?

The main cast of Border Brujo includes Guillermo Gómez-Peña.