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Gueros

Güeros

2014 · 111 min · Drama

Amid a student strike that has paralyzed Mexico City, two aimless brothers and a friend set off across the sprawling city on a wandering quest to find a fading, legendary musician. A playful, black-and-white coming-of-age road movie.

Why it’s here

A Mexico City youth film about student politics, drift, and generational memory.

Runtime
111 min
Genre
Drama · Comedy
Mood
funny · thoughtful · uplifting
Entry
some context
Best for
a lighter route
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Part of 8 Essential Mexican Films

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