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La sierra (2005): Ratings

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La sierra is a 2005 documentary directed by Margarita Martinez and Scott Dalton. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Documentary Feature at the Spirit Awards 2006. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
award nomination
1
Metascore
64
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La sierra (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is La sierra About?

The premise of La sierra without spoilers.

Within Medellín's most dangerous neighborhood, La Sierra, the cocaine trade fuels a climate of constant chaos. The film follows three individuals navigating this violent reality: Edison, a burdened father of six struggling to provide for his family; Jesus, a young man confronting his own mortality; and Cielo, a teenager marked by past tragedies. Through intimate access, this documentary chronicles a year in their lives as they fight to survive the relentless conflict and find hope amidst despair.

La sierra Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • young
  • f rated
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Crew

The Director of La sierra

Directed by Margarita Martinez and Scott Dalton.

Ratings

La sierra Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave La sierra 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

Awards

La sierra Awards & Nominations

La sierra earned 1 award nomination, including Best Documentary Feature at the Spirit Awards 2006.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

La sierra Trailers & Videos

The trailer of La sierra.

La Sierra - trailer

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FAQ

La sierra FAQ: Awards, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of La sierra, each answered in a sentence.

How long is La sierra?

La sierra runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was La sierra released?

La sierra was released on November 10, 2005.

Who directed La sierra?

La sierra was directed by Margarita Martinez and Scott Dalton.

How is La sierra rated?

La sierra has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.

Was La sierra nominated for any awards?

La sierra received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does La sierra have a post-credit scene?

No. La sierra has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is La sierra in?

The original language of La sierra is Spanish.

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