The Compass Is Carried by the Dead Man (2011)

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A Mexican boy bound for Chicago tries to cross the border, but is the crowded wagon he rides in going the right way? An offbeat, allegorical odyssey that blends absurd humor with pastoral imagery. A young man and a dead man journey north through a subtly surreal desert landscape, picking up a wagonful of odd characters as they go in this darkly humorous satire of contemporary Mexico. Written by TIFF LAFF

Director: Arturo Pons
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 111 min
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Production: Arte Mecánica, Eficine 226, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es

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dead body

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More Films by Director: Arturo Pons
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Compass Is Carried by the Dead Man about?
A Mexican boy bound for Chicago tries to cross the border, but is the crowded wagon he rides in going the right way? An offbeat, allegorical odyssey that blends absurd humor with pastoral imagery. A young man and a dead man journey north through a subtly surreal desert landscape, picking up a wagonful of odd characters as they go in this darkly humorous satire of contemporary Mexico. Written by TIFF LAFF
Who directed The Compass Is Carried by the Dead Man?
The Compass Is Carried by the Dead Man was directed by Arturo Pons.
Who stars in The Compass Is Carried by the Dead Man?
The Compass Is Carried by the Dead Man stars Gael Sánchez Valle, Pedro Gamez, Agustín Tapia, Francisco Barrios, Alex Barceló, Eulalio Nava.
How long is The Compass Is Carried by the Dead Man?
The Compass Is Carried by the Dead Man has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is The Compass Is Carried by the Dead Man?
The Compass Is Carried by the Dead Man is a Comedy film.
Where was The Compass Is Carried by the Dead Man produced?
The Compass Is Carried by the Dead Man was produced in Mexico.