La Jaula de Oro vs Good Bye, Lenin!

This harrowing drama follows three teenagers from Guatemala as they travel through Mexico on their way to the United States. It is a raw, unflinching look at the dangers and dreams of the immigrant experience. The film is notable for its naturalistic performances and its ability to humanize a complex, often politicized issue. It is a deeply moving and important film that demands to be seen, perfec...

When a devoted socialist mother falls into a coma just before the fall of the Berlin Wall, her son goes to extreme lengths to protect her from the shock of the changing world. He creates a fake reality in their apartment, pretending that East Germany still exists. This tragicomedy is a brilliant, poignant look at the reunification of Germany and the personal cost of political change. It balances h...