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Critic Alan Morrison
rated 8

...concentrate on the awakening of one young man's sympathies as he undertakes a difficult spiritual and physical journey.

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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 5

If Ernesto had not later become Che Guevara and inspired countless T-shirts, there would be no reason to tell this story, which is interesting in the manner of a travelogue but simplistic as a study of Che's political conversion.

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Critic Erik Barkman Petersen
rated 7

Formen er forbilledligt stram trods det episodiske plot, dialogen er vittig og de to hovedfigurer står godt til hinanden...

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Cast & Crew

Walter Salles
Director
Gael García Bernal
As Ernesto Guevara de la Serna
Mía Maestro
As Chichina Ferreyra
Jean Pierre Noher
As Ernesto Guevara Lynch
Rodrigo de la Serna
As Alberto Granado
Mercedes Morán
As Celia de la Serna
Antonella Costa
As Silvia

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"The Motorcycle Diaries" is a coming-of-age story about a young man named Ernesto Guevara, who embarks on a life-changing journey across South America with his best friend Alberto. As they travel through diverse landscapes and encounter people from all walks of life, Ernesto's eyes are opened to the harsh realities of poverty, injustice, and political oppression. This transformative adventure shapes their beliefs and ultimately forges the revolutionary spirit that will define their lives.

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