The Last Wagon is a Mexican movie directed by Ernesto Contreras and starring Adriana Barraza and Guillermo Villegas.
This movie is all about education and the importance of being a dedicated teacher. It’s the kind of film that has a strong message to teach us and inspire us to learn. If you’re someone who enjoys learning life lessons and exploring themes of compassion, fairness, and the goodness of people, then you’ll definitely want to check this movie out.
About the film
This film is technically well-made, but it doesn’t focus on displaying its technical virtues. Instead, it aims to teach us about life and evoke a range of emotions. It pays tribute to teachers and uses melodrama to achieve its goals.
Although this may not appeal to everyone, the film has a good screenplay and takes us on an interesting journey of discovery. The attention to detail in the set design is noteworthy, and the film succeeds in being both heartfelt and emotionally engaging.
While it may not satisfy fans of Kubrick, it is sure to delight those seeking a sentimental and charming movie that takes them on a rollercoaster of emotions. Overall, this film is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant.
Our Opinion
A lesson of life and social justice. If you feel like it… go ahead.
Plot
Life is made up of teachings that change us and people who touch our hearts. ‘The last wagon’ tells the emotional adventure of Ikal, a boy who together with his friends will discover the true meaning of friendship, the importance of growing up and the impact and inspiration that teachers can have on the lives of their students..
Release date
May 26
Where to watch The last Wagon
Director: Ernesto Contreras
Born in Veracruz, Mexico, in 1969, he is a graduate from the Center for Studies in Communication Sciences and later from the University Center for Cinematographic Studies (CUEC) of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. In 2007, his first feature, Blue Eyelids, is nominated to the Caméra d’Or of the 60th Cannes Film Festival as part of the official selection of the International Critics’ Week. The film participates in many festivals and receives, among others, the award for Best Ibero-American Film, Best Screenplay and the Mezcal Award in the 22nd Guadalajara International Film Festival, the Ariel for Best First Feature and the Special Jury Award at Sundance and Miami, both in 2008. His feature documentary Being: Café Tacvba premiers in 2010, a film on the 20th anniversary of Mexico’s most important rock band. And in 2015 his third film hits the theaters,
The Cast
Adriana Barraza
Blanca Guerra
Guillermo Villegas
Fátima Molina
Gabriela Cartol
Jero Medina
Leonardo Alonso
Adrián Vázquez
Clementina Guadarrama
Tete Espinoza
