Sansón and Me (2023)

Sansón and Me (2023) poster

Borders have defined Sansón’s life. There’s the physical and psychological border between Mexico and the US. And now, looking at a life behind bars, there’s the one that separates him from his loved ones. Since it is forbidden to film inside the jail, Reyes recreates Sansón’s life – with the help of his family – through letters and by casting an untrained actor to play his friend. The resulting film is a reflection on migration, the notion of family, what it means to see one’s life on film, and the harshness and injustice of the US prison system.

Director: Rodrigo Reyes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jacobo Lieberman
Cinematography: Alejandro Mejía
Editing: Daniel E. Chávez Ontiveros, Andrea Chignoli
Country: Mexico, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: es

Trailer

Sansón and Me Trailer
More Films by Director: Rodrigo Reyes
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sansón and Me about?
Borders have defined Sansón’s life. There’s the physical and psychological border between Mexico and the US. And now, looking at a life behind bars, there’s the one that separates him from his loved ones. Since it is forbidden to film inside the jail, Reyes recreates Sansón’s life – with the help of his family – through letters and by casting an untrained actor to play his friend. The resulting film is a reflection on migration, the notion of family, what it means to see one’s life on film, and the harshness and injustice of the US prison system.
Who directed Sansón and Me?
Sansón and Me was directed by Rodrigo Reyes.
Who stars in Sansón and Me?
Sansón and Me stars Gerardo Reyes, Antonio González Andrade.
How long is Sansón and Me?
Sansón and Me has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Sansón and Me?
Sansón and Me is a Documentary film.
Where was Sansón and Me produced?
Sansón and Me was produced in Mexico, United States of America.