Sin Nombre (2009)

This is bold filmmaking. The type of story that grabs you and doesn't let you go, you're on the edge of your seat, feeling anger, fear, etc. right along with the characters. This Mexican import hits hard, dealing with both gang violence and border crossing, with razor-sharp insightfulness and a pulse-pounding plot. To reveal plot details would only be a disservice, its 96 minutes of running time fly by leaving you rattled. I'd definitely recommend this one for people looking for excellent foreign films from '09.