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The Suit (El Traje)

Alberto Rodriguez
Spain / 2002 / 102 min / Spanish with English subtitles

Patricio is an illegal African immigrant living in Seville and eking out a living as a parking lot attendant. One day he helps a man change a tire, and receives an unexpected tip for his assistance: a simple but rather elegant suit. Aided by a wonderful performance by Guinean actor Jimmy Roca, Alberto Rodríguez’s feature film debut is a wry, engaging look at the often contradictory ways that modern identities are created.