The Bastards

Los bastardos takes us to the turbulent border region between the US and Mexico. We meet two Mexican immigrants, Fausto and Jesus, who are residing illegally in the United States and making a living by carrying out badly paid jobs for the locals. Their daily life consists of hard and often dangerous work, unreasonable clients and derogatory treatment from the locals. On the way home from work one day, they decide to break into a house, half out of boredom and half out of anger and resentment for the American community. This leads to a hostage drama that has fatal consequences for all involved.

Los bastardos is explicit and unsentimental in its social realism. The film is strong and hits us unexpectedly. It serves as an eye-opener on topics such as illegal immigration, social structures and human dignity.

Amat Escalante (b. 1979) is a well-known director with the Films from the South audience, and both Los bastardos and Heli were screened at the festival in 2009 and 2013, respectively. In addition, the latter won the Best director award at Cannes Festival, Escalante attended the Center for Cinematographic of Catalonia.

Director conversation
Amat Escalante himself visits us after the screenings in Tancred October 10, 5.30 p.m., and in Lillebil October 11, 5.30 p.m., where there will be Q&As with the director!