Letters from Alou

Letters from Alou (1990)

Radar 30Slightly unusual1h 40mDrama

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A quieter title still finding its audience, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.

Synopsis

A group of Africans clandestinely reaches the coast of southern Spain. Among them is Alou, a 28 years old Senegalese. As all his belongings are stolen while in Almsería, he has no choice but to engage in street vending. His only pleasure are the letters he writes to his family to tell the vicissitudes of his Spanish adventure.

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Radar score30/100
Quality signal64/100
Audience rating5.1
Votes counted9
Trust signalSlightly unusual

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