The Golden Dream

Friday 28th February 8:30 PM - Alhambra
The Golden Dream
Director:Diego Quemada-Diez
Cert:15 Year: 2013 Length:102mins
Country:Guatemala/Spain/Mexico Language:Spanish/English
A group of Guatemalan teenagers are ill prepared for the precarious journey that takes them from their native country to what they hope will be a bright new life in the United States. Diego Quemada-Díez's debut feature draws on outstanding performances from his young, non-professional cast.

"The film succeeds as both a gritty, uncompromising portrait of the teenagers' travels and a moving, eloquent testament to the power of friendship and camaraderie in the most testing of circumstances." (London FF)

Winner, Un Certain Regard, Talent Prize, Cannes 2013
Winner, Best Film: Mar del Plata, Zurich, Thessalonica FF (all 2013)

Thanks to Peccadillo Pictures

Critics

“It is a very substantial movie, with great compassion and urgency.”

Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

Score

74.67%

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