2016 | Color | 76:00 Salvador works the night shift as a security guard in a construction site located on the outskirts of Mexico City. During one particular evening, while the rest of the country basks in annual festivities, Salvador tries desperately to sneak out of the site, insistent on attending an important engagement elsewhere. A series of bizarre and improbable situations, however, turn his night into a strange and unfortunate experience. Direction: Ros; Diego Script: Ros; Diego Production: Zagha; Jack, Ros; Diego, Zagha; Yossy Photography: Olivares; Galo Sound: García Olvera; Daniel Music: Aguirre; Diego Cast:Gallegos; Ari, Mateo; Bryan, Alonso; Leonardo, Holten; Héctor, Mendoza; Lilia, Hernández; Noé Art direction: Cantú; Federico Participation year at FICM: 2016
2016 | Color | 76:00 Salvador works the night shift as a security guard in a construction site located on the outskirts of Mexico City. During one particular evening, while the rest of the country basks in annual festivities, Salvador tries desperately to sneak out of the site, insistent on attending an important engagement elsewhere. A series of bizarre and improbable situations, however, turn his night into a strange and unfortunate experience. Direction: Ros; Diego Script: Ros; Diego Production: Zagha; Jack, Ros; Diego, Zagha; Yossy Photography: Olivares; Galo Sound: García Olvera; Daniel Music: Aguirre; Diego Cast:Gallegos; Ari, Mateo; Bryan, Alonso; Leonardo, Holten; Héctor, Mendoza; Lilia, Hernández; Noé Art direction: Cantú; Federico Participation year at FICM: 2016
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