We Are the Nobles
A satirical class-comedy that cascades with chaotic energy, forcing a trio of entitled elites into a vibrant, working-class world where family bonds are hilariously reforged.
We Are the Nobles
We Are the Nobles

Nosotros los nobles

28 March 2013 Mexico 108 min ⭐ 7.9 (517)
Director: Gary Alazraki
Cast: Gonzalo Vega, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Karla Souza, Juan Pablo Gil, Ianis Guerrero
Comedy
Social Class and Inequality The Value of Hard Work Family and Redemption Superficiality vs. Authenticity
Budget: $2,000,000
Box Office: $26,433,651

We Are the Nobles - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

¿Me puedes explicar por qué nos están quitando todo como si estuviéramos en Venezuela?

— Bárbara "Barbie" Noble

Context:

Said by Barbie in a state of panic and disbelief as authorities (who are actually actors hired by her father) are seizing all of the family's assets from their mansion.

Meaning:

This quote perfectly encapsulates Barbie's clueless and sheltered worldview. Her immediate comparison of their situation to a country facing major political and economic crisis for comedic effect highlights her profound ignorance and the film's satirical take on the bubble in which Mexico's elite live.

Esto parece Tailandia.

— Bárbara "Barbie" Noble

Context:

This is one of Barbie's frequent complaints after moving into the dilapidated family home in a poor neighborhood, expressing her horror at the modest living conditions.

Meaning:

Similar to her "Venezuela" comment, this line is another example of Barbie's absurd and offensive comparisons, used to express her disgust with her new, humble surroundings. It underscores the theme of class prejudice and the character's initial inability to see the humanity in a less privileged environment.

Papá, ¿qué es un microbús?

— Javi Noble

Context:

Javi asks his father this question after Germán informs the siblings that they will have to get jobs, and the possibility of working on public transport is mentioned. The line highlights his complete lack of real-world knowledge.

Meaning:

This question from Javi reveals the staggering extent of his disconnection from the daily reality of most Mexicans, for whom public transportation like the microbús is a fundamental part of life. It's a comedic moment that starkly illustrates the gap between the rich and the poor.