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E.S.L - English As A Second Language

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I have seen this movie several times, and I'm always left to wonder what exactly makes it such a powerful and moving film.

ESL is a beautifully rendered tale about a young man's emotional and physical struggles as he faces numerous plights in an unfamiliar and seemingly unwelcoming city (Los Angeles). We, the audience, watch as he does what he needs to do to sustain himself in a city that offers him chances to "make it," but these opportunities are dangled before him, at what might be seen as a high, "personal" cost.

This film touches upon questions concerning love, morality, family values, personal freedoms, and many other crucial issues that the viewer is invited to evaluate, as we are taken along this passionate and highly entertaining journey with a group of highly talented actors that brilliantly perform the story.

ESL is exquisitely shot and directed. I absolutely loved, loved, loved this film!!!

I found this film to be an engaging and honest look at the immigrant experience in the US. You won't be disappointed, the filmmaking is skillful and engrossing. Definitely a film that will open your eyes and keep you entertained at the same time.

This film feels very real. Highly entertaning and thought provoking. I saw this film at the Los Angeles Latin American film festival, and it recieved a standing ovation from a packed house.

Great movie about one man's struggle to make it.

You watch him wrestle with the ups and downs of having nothing--not even an ability to speak the language--and still fighting to help his family.

What a great movie! Not many movies show you the other side to the story. Also, it shows how complex the Latin American culture is! we are all so different.

a friend recommended this. i enjoyed it. a original and unique story shedding some light on a life we rarely hear about....great acting, gripping content. haven't seen most of these actors before but they are great. i was entertained.

EXCELENTE PELICULA, COMO SIEMPRE LA ACTUACION DE KUNO BECKER PERFECTA.
MUESTRA PERFECTAMENTE EL DOLOR, LA IMPOTENCIA Y LA DESESPERACION DE UN PADRE DE FAMILIA, POR QUERER DAR TODO A SU FAMILIA, MUESTRA EL LADO OBSCURO DE ESTE PAIS, CUANDO PERSONAS POR ENRIQUECER SU PROPIO BOLSILLO, PISOTEAN, HUMILLAN Y DESTROZAN LA DIGNIDAD E INTEGRIDAD DE UNA PERSONA APROVECHANDOSE DE SU ESTATUS LEGAL.

Youssef Delara is a beautiful story teller. In ESL Kuno Becker gives his all. The grass is most certainly not always greener on the other side of the border. I always enjoy the work of Indie Director Youssef Delara. He has a unique way of showing the common human experience with beautiful artistry. (Also see the short AIR by this director and writer.)

I thought this was a course in English for a person who does not speak English. It was a movie instead about a person who does not speak English. I was mislead by the title. The movie was very entertaining, however.

Check out this great little indie film. Well acted, good story. You won't be disappointed.