LOTERÍA

By Ali ATSHANI

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Drama - Completed 2023

In the Middle East, illegal immigrants seek America for dreams. They resort to smuggling, led by traffickers, for a better life. But the perilous journey claims many lives, prompting soul-searching and sacrifices for a shot at hope.

Festivals
& Awards

Darbhanga International Film Festival 2023
Best Feature Film
Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards 2023
Best Feature Film award
WorldFest-Houston International Film Fest 2023
WorldFest-Houston International Film Fest Features - Dramatic award
Santa Barbara International Movie Awards 2023
Best Feature Film award
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards 2023
Best Drama Jury Award
Phuket International Film Festival 2024
Best Narrative Feature Jury Prize
    • Year of production
    • 2023
    • Genres
    • Drama, True Story
    • Countries
    • USA, MEXICO
    • Languages
    • FARSI, SPANISH, ENGLISH
    • Duration
    • 84 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Ali ATSHANI
    • Synopsis
    • In the harsh reality of the Middle East, a group of young individuals harboring dreams of reaching America and fulfilling their aspirations embark on a perilous journey. Driven by the desire for a better life, they turn to smuggling, led by traffickers and human smugglers, to cross the border. However, this path is fraught with danger, leading to the loss of many lives - men, women, girls, and boys alike. As they navigate the treacherous terrain and face the grim realities of their circumstances, each character is forced to confront their own mortality and the sacrifices they are willing to make for a chance at a brighter future.