Border Brujo
Synopsis
Border Brujo is a ritual-linguistic journey across the U.S./Mexico border written and performed by artist Guillermo Gómez-Peña. In the guise of a cross-cultural shaman, Gómez Peña shifts into 15 different personas, each speaking a different language. The personas are symbolic of the borders between North and South, Anglo and Latino; myth and reality; legality and illegality; art and life. Border Brujo assaults and exorcises the demons of dominant cultures. He articulates fear, desire, trauma sublimation, anger and misplacement embodying ruptured and defiant communities with multilingual dexterity and humor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isaac Artenstein
- Original Title
- Border Brujo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Cinewest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isaac Artenstein
Stephen Lighthill
Isaac Artenstein
Isaac Artenstein
Department Leadership Roster
Isaac Artenstein
Director
Isaac Artenstein
Producer
Isaac Artenstein
Editor
Stephen Lighthill
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Border Brujo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Border Brujo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Border Brujo about?
Border Brujo is a ritual-linguistic journey across the U.S./Mexico border written and performed by artist Guillermo Gómez-Peña. In the guise of a cross-cultural shaman, Gómez Peña shifts into 15 different personas, each speaking a different language. The personas are symbolic of the borders between North and South, Anglo and Latino; myth and reality; legality and illegality; art and life. Border Brujo assaults and exorcises the demons of dominant cultures. He articulates fear, desire, trauma sublimation, anger and misplacement embodying ruptured and defiant communities with multilingual dexterity and humor.
Who directed Border Brujo?
Border Brujo was directed by Isaac Artenstein.
Who stars in Border Brujo?
The principal cast of Border Brujo includes Guillermo Gómez-Peña.
When was Border Brujo released and how long is it?
Border Brujo was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 52m.