Elvira (2009)
Elvira Arellano was working undocumented in the Chicago Airport. After September 11, the U.S. government conducted raids at all airports with the aim of finding terrorists. Elvira and other migrants were arrested. She has a deportation order and will be separated from her child born in the USA. Elvira struggle for human rights for her child and all migrants. To avoid deportation, she seeks sanctuary in a Methodist church in defiance of the U.S. government, establishing herself as a symbolic figure of the migration issue.
Director: Javier Solórzano Casarín
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: January 1, 2009
Cast
Country: Mexico
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Javier Solórzano Casarín
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Elvira about?
- Elvira Arellano was working undocumented in the Chicago Airport. After September 11, the U.S. government conducted raids at all airports with the aim of finding terrorists. Elvira and other migrants were arrested. She has a deportation order and will be separated from her child born in the USA. Elvira struggle for human rights for her child and all migrants. To avoid deportation, she seeks sanctuary in a Methodist church in defiance of the U.S. government, establishing herself as a symbolic figure of the migration issue.
- Who directed Elvira?
- Elvira was directed by Javier Solórzano Casarín.
- Who stars in Elvira?
- Elvira stars Elvira Arellano.
- How long is Elvira?
- Elvira has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- Where was Elvira produced?
- Elvira was produced in Mexico.