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Mexico8 Essential Mexican FilmsStop 4 of 8

Los Olvidados

1950 · 82 min · Drama

In the brutal slums of Mexico City, a gang of poor children lives by violence and petty crime, and a boy trying to stay good is slowly dragged down by the cruelty around him. Luis Buñuel's unflinching, surreal-tinged masterpiece.

Why it’s here

A Mexico City social drama about poverty, youth, and urban neglect.

Runtime
82 min
Genre
Drama · Crime
Mood
tense · thoughtful · dreamlike
Entry
some context
Best for
shorter watch · film history

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Part of 8 Essential Mexican Films

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