2009 | Color | 1h 30 What is it like to be picked up by the police and forced into a car without license plates, told you have committed a murder and within weeks find yourself behind bars for 20 years? This is the story of Toño, one of 11,000 prisoners at the Reclusorio Oriente, and two young lawyers, Layda and Roberto. With no background in film, the three set about recording his story with the hope of revealing a justice system that condemns many innocent young men for crimes they never committed. Country: México Direction: Smith; Geoffrey, Hernández; Roberto Script: Hernández; Roberto Production: Negrete; Layda, Hernández; Roberto, Ibarra; Yissel, Sosa; Martha Photography: Galván Cervera; Amir Sound: Hernández; Miguel Music: Froideval; Camilo, Vizzi; Raúl Participation year at FICM: 2009
2009 | Color | 1h 30 What is it like to be picked up by the police and forced into a car without license plates, told you have committed a murder and within weeks find yourself behind bars for 20 years? This is the story of Toño, one of 11,000 prisoners at the Reclusorio Oriente, and two young lawyers, Layda and Roberto. With no background in film, the three set about recording his story with the hope of revealing a justice system that condemns many innocent young men for crimes they never committed. Country: México Direction: Smith; Geoffrey, Hernández; Roberto Script: Hernández; Roberto Production: Negrete; Layda, Hernández; Roberto, Ibarra; Yissel, Sosa; Martha Photography: Galván Cervera; Amir Sound: Hernández; Miguel Music: Froideval; Camilo, Vizzi; Raúl Participation year at FICM: 2009
Naza Shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, the film reveals in detail the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. See More
5 de chocolate y 1 de fresa Esperanza is a young novice living in a quiet convent full of old nuns. After eating some “special” mushrooms, innocent Esperanza becomes modern and psychedelic Brenda: a subversive girl who raids a high-society party, sings subversive songs and charms young fellows. See More
The Buzz During a live national television interview, Verónica, a famous and widely admired actress, struggles to uphold the image of a perfect life as her inner world fractures under the weight of private abuse. Trapped between silence, fear, and a sudden panic attack, she must decide whether to continue performing the illusion—or break the cycle in front of everyone. See More
“We’re enjoying being world champions in cinema”: PARA LOS CONTRINCANTES Screened at the 24th Edition of FICM 10 · 18 · 26 James Gray Accepts the Artistic Excellence Award at the Screening of His Film PAPER TIGER 10 · 18 · 26 DEL PATERNALISMO AL PARTENARIADO: LA DIVERSIDAD LATINOAMERICANA A TRAVÉS DEL FONDS SUD CINÉMA (1984–2011) Was Presented at the 24th FICM 10 · 17 · 26 The Tribute to Janet Alcoriza Begins at the 24th FICM with CUANDO VIAJAN LAS ESTRELLAS 10 · 17 · 26
“We’re enjoying being world champions in cinema”: PARA LOS CONTRINCANTES Screened at the 24th Edition of FICM 10 · 18 · 26
James Gray Accepts the Artistic Excellence Award at the Screening of His Film PAPER TIGER 10 · 18 · 26
DEL PATERNALISMO AL PARTENARIADO: LA DIVERSIDAD LATINOAMERICANA A TRAVÉS DEL FONDS SUD CINÉMA (1984–2011) Was Presented at the 24th FICM 10 · 17 · 26
