After the Earthquake (1979)
This dramatic story follows a young Nicaraguan immigrant, Irene, as she faces the challenges of life in the U.S. and re-evaluates her relationships with her boyfriend and family. "After the Earthquake" explores the immigrant experience, particularly the cultural, political and economic differences between life in North and Latin America.
Director: Lourdes Portillo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: June 1, 1979
Cast
- Mário Lara - Bernardo
Screenplay
Cinematography: Stephen Lighthill
Editing: Stephen Lighthill
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
Keywords
san francisco, california, nicaragua, woman director, immigrant experience
More Films by Director: Lourdes Portillo
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is After the Earthquake about?
- This dramatic story follows a young Nicaraguan immigrant, Irene, as she faces the challenges of life in the U.S. and re-evaluates her relationships with her boyfriend and family. "After the Earthquake" explores the immigrant experience, particularly the cultural, political and economic differences between life in North and Latin America.
- Who directed After the Earthquake?
- After the Earthquake was directed by Lourdes Portillo.
- Who stars in After the Earthquake?
- After the Earthquake stars Mário Lara.
- How long is After the Earthquake?
- After the Earthquake has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is After the Earthquake?
- After the Earthquake is a Drama film.