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Zaragoza's Lesson

2014Movie1 h 28 min

Comedy
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A tense, bleak comedy movie about family and society.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Don Gilberto Zaragoza is a wealthy man whose life is drawing to an end. As he deliberates on the fate of his fortune, his family tries to speed up his demise.

Feels like

  • Satirical Family Drama
  • Dark Comedy of Greed
  • Socioeconomic Critique
  • Psychological Manipulation
  • Contemporary Mexican Cinema
  • Moral Decay Narrative
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Cynical Tone
  • Class Conflict
  • Character Study

Crew

Directed by
Frank Rodriguez
Written by
Frank Rodriguez
Music by
Adolfo Avila

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Facts

September 23, 2014 · 1 h 28 min · Strong Language, Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 23, 2014
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Content
Strong Language, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Zaragoza's Lesson worth watching?"

Questions about Zaragoza's Lesson

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Zaragoza's Lesson worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.3).

Will Zaragoza's Lesson make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (9 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Zaragoza's Lesson?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Zaragoza's Lesson in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.