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
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Mário Lara as Bernardo |
| Directing | Lourdes Portillo | Director |
| Editing | Stephen Lighthill | Editor |
| Writing | Nina Serrano | Writer |
| Writing | Lourdes Portillo | Writer |
| Camera | Stephen Lighthill | Director of Photography |