From the Other Side
Jun 04, 2003 · 1h 40m
Director
Chantal AkermanOverview
From the Other Side is a haunting and minimalist documentary that explores the tragic realities of illegal immigration along the U.S.–Mexico border, focusing on the twin towns of Agua Prieta, Sonora, and Douglas, Arizona. Director Chantal Akerman utilizes her signature long, observational takes and static shots to capture the harsh desert landscape and the architectural starkness of the border wall. Through deeply personal interviews with Mexican migrants and grieving families, contrasted against the high-tech tracking systems and perspectives of white American ranchers, the film highlights how tightened border security forced migrants into increasingly perilous terrain. Ultimately, the documentary serves as a poetic, empathetic, and politically charged meditation on xenophobia, separation, and the human cost of geographic boundaries.
Cast of From the Other Side
Chantal AkermanSelf (Narrator - Interviewer)
Francisco Santillan GarcíaSelf- Delfina Maruri MirandaSelf
- Ranulfo Barreda ArcosSelf
- Rafael GonzalezSelf
- David ArochiSelf
- Mario RosasSelf
- Reymundo Rojas PradoSelf
- José SanchezSelf
- Victor RodriguezSelf
- Martin RodriguezSelf
- Ana OrtizSelf
- Marisela HernándezSelf
- Antonio GarcíaSelf
- Arturo RomeroSelf
- David RodriguezSelf
- Miguel EscobarSelf
- Larry A. DeverSelf
Crew of From the Other Side
About From the Other Side
What is From the Other Side about?
From the Other Side is a haunting and minimalist documentary that explores the tragic realities of illegal immigration along the U.S.–Mexico border, focusing on the twin towns of Agua Prieta, Sonora, and Douglas, Arizona. Director Chantal Akerman utilizes her signature long, observational takes and static shots to capture the harsh desert landscape and the architectural starkness of the border…
When was From the Other Side released?
From the Other Side was released on June 4, 2003.
Where can I watch From the Other Side?
From the Other Side is streaming on OVID in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is From the Other Side?
From the Other Side runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who directed From the Other Side?
From the Other Side was directed by Chantal Akerman.
Who is in the cast of From the Other Side?
The cast of From the Other Side includes Chantal Akerman (Self (Narrator - Interviewer)), Francisco Santillan García (Self), Delfina Maruri Miranda (Self), Ranulfo Barreda Arcos (Self) and Rafael Gonzalez (Self).
Is From the Other Side on Netflix?
No, From the Other Side is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on OVID instead.