Versalles

2025 | Color | 91:38

Chema, a rising star in Mexican politics, had the presidency within reach. But when his dreams are crushed, he escapes to an old family hacienda with his wife Carmina, planning to wait out the storm. What begins as an exile becomes a fantasy of absolute power. Detached from reality, Chema and Carmina crown themselves king and queen of an twisted invented kingdom.

Country: México
Direction: Clariond Rangel; Andrés
Script: Clariond Rangel; Andrés, Valenzuela; Alo
Production: Célis; Nicolás, Clariond Rangel; Andrés, Durán; Alejandro, Martínez; Mariela
Photography: Herrera Salcedo; Alfonso
Sound: Enríquez Rivaud; José Miguel
Music: Ayhllón; Carlo
Cast:Jiménez; Cuauhtli, Civantos; Maggie, Rincón; José Manuel
Art direction: Robledo; Hania
Participation year at FICM: 2026

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