Amexicano

This is an interesting movie which presents the friendship between an Italian-American, who thinks that English should be the only language accepted in the country, and a Mexican illegal immigrant, a competent and hard-working young man, who speaks little English.

An overweight average man, lazy, out of work and late with his rent, named Bruno (Carmine Famiglietti), is offered an off-the-books construction job by his friend Alex (Michael Aronov).

At first he is hesitant because he had to hire undocumented helpers from a corner of Northern Boulevard.

He is not feeling safe after hiring the first Hispanic worker, Diego (Manny Perez), a hustler who talks fast.

His attitude about the other nations changes after he hires Ignacio (Raúl Castillo) and meets his wife Gabriela (Jennifer Peña), who welcomes Bruno in their life.

Soon the two are teaching each other their languages, sharing lunches and becoming best friends.

Do not hesitate in watching this movie!

Release Date: 2007

Genre: Drama, Romance

Cast: Carmine Famiglietti (Bruno), Raul Castillo (Ignacio), Jennifer Pena (Gabriela), Manny Perez (Diego), Michael Aronov (Alex).

Director: Matthew Bonifacio

August Evening

What happens when you get fired, your wife suddenly dies and leaves you with three children, and you also lose your home?

What can you do when you’re not as young as you once were and you live in a country which is not on the ‘most peaceful’ list?

There is no time to think too much; you have to decide on the spot…where to go, what to do?

That is, in few words, the story of a Mexican family living in Southern Texas; they are struggling to live, to get passed the day and maintain the hope of a better tomorrow.

The director decided to show a real private story, without any forced drama elements. He puts aside the immigration problems his protagonists have and focuses on their emotions and goals.

Release Date: 05 September 2008

Genre: Drama

Cast: Pedro Castaneda, Veronica Loren, Abel Becerra, Walter Perez, Sandra Rios, Raquel Gavia, Cesar Flores, Grisel Rodríguez

Director: Chris Eska

He teaches 14 year old children at a public school in Paris, situated in one of the most dangerous neighbourhoods, almost totally inhabited by immigrants.

Amongst his pupils are the intelligent Wei- illegal Chinese immigrant, Souleyman – a violent boy from Mali, Louise and Esmeralda – always gossiping, Khoumba – the smart and grumpy black girl, and Carl- a Caribbean boy expelled from his ex-school.

It is a class full of children coming from different cultures and races, with different characters, clashing all the time.

The lack of discipline, respect towards the rules, the hostile attitude towards studying, the aggressiveness and the insecurities of adolescence make it very difficult for them to get along with Francois.

And it is as hard for him to maintain his enthusiasm for a poorly paid and not appreciated job.