Letters from Alou movie poster

Letters from Alou

October 5, 1990 1h 40m 5.1/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1990. Letters from Alou is a drama film. directed by Montxo Armendáriz.

Starring Mulie Jarju, Eulalia Ramón, and Ahmed El-Maaroufi

Synopsis

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 Almsería, 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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 5, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 5.1/10 Mixed (8 votes)
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Spain Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Production Companies

  • Elías Querejeta PC
  • TVE
  • Televisión Española

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Letters from Alou about?

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 Almsería, he has no choice but to en...

Who directed Letters from Alou?

Letters from Alou was directed by Montxo Armendáriz.

How long is Letters from Alou?

Letters from Alou has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Letters from Alou released?

Letters from Alou was released on October 5, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Letters from Alou?

The main cast of Letters from Alou includes Mulie Jarju, Eulalia Ramón, Ahmed El-Maaroufi, Akonio Dolo, Albert Vidal.