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Canoa: A Shameful Memory

1975Movie1 h 56 min

CrimeHistory
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes86%87%

A relentlessly bleak, nerve-racking history movie about society and history, with standout direction.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

A town. Vested interests. 1968: a decisive year in the history of Mexico.

A group of students arrives in a small town during a hiking expedition. Once there, the local priest accuses them of being communist agitators on the run from an army crack-down against student demonstrations in nearby Mexico City and rallies the townsfolk to lynch them. Based on a true story.

Feels like

  • Historical Political Thriller
  • Social Realism
  • Tragic True Story
  • Anti-Authoritarian
  • Psychological Horror
  • Mexican Cinema Classic
  • Collective Hysteria
  • Bleak & Unflinching
  • Moral Indictment

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Felipe Cazals
Written by
Tomás Pérez Turrent
Produced by
Roberto Lozoya
Music by
Sigfrido García, Gonzalo Gavira, Manuel Topete

Everyone

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Facts

December 11, 1975 · 1 h 56 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 11, 1975
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
History, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Canoa: A Shameful Memory?"

Questions about Canoa: A Shameful Memory

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Canoa: A Shameful Memory?

Criterion

In the United States, Canoa: A Shameful Memory streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Canoa: A Shameful Memory worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%).

Will I feel good after watching Canoa: A Shameful Memory?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Canoa: A Shameful Memory plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Canoa: A Shameful Memory in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.