Letters from Alou

Year: 1990

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: Spanish

Director: Montxo Armendáriz

Drama

A clandestine group of African migrants lands on the southern Spanish coast, including 28‑year‑old Alou from Senegal. After thieves steal all his possessions in Almería, he turns to street vending to survive. He finds comfort in writing letters home, chronicling the trials and hopes of his Spanish journey.

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