The Compass Is Carried by the Dead Man
Watch TrailerA Mexican boy bound for Chicago tries to cross the border, but is the crowded wagon he rides in going the right way? An offbeat, allegorical odyssey that blends absurd humor with pastoral imagery. A young man and a dead man journey north through a subtly surreal desert landscape, picking up a wagonful of odd characters as they go in this darkly humorous satire of contemporary Mexico. Written by TIFF LAFF
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La brújula la lleva el muerto |
| Year | 2011 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Arturo Pons |
| Runtime | 111 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (4 votes) |
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The Compass Is Carried by the Dead Man has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A 2011 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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