Summary
An epic investigation into countless murders in Mexico. Presented in chapters, the film unfolds methodically through unsettling testimonials, sketching a portrait of an entire country transformed into a gigantic mass grave thanks to a climate of impunity established by both criminal gangs and state authorities.
Good for
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
- Public viewing safe
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
- You need an uplifting mood
- You want fast pacing
- You want to half-watch while scrolling
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics like it more than audiences (+23)
Critics 100Audiences 77GoodWatch 86
Tomatometer100%
IMDb7.7
Running time
2 h 32 min
Longer than 9 in 10 documentaries, +56 min on the typical 96
typical 96152Half of all documentaries run 89–107 min.
Reach
Streams in 64 countries, rent or buy in 10 more
+54Released
2019
September 6, 2019
7 years ago
Genre
DocumentaryLanguage
Spanish
Original language
Also spoken
EnglishMade in
Canada
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesModerate
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesIntense
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Julien Elie Director, Producer
Production · 2
- Richard Brouillette Executive Producer
- Amaia Aldamiz Production Manager
Camera · 3
- François Messier-Rheault Director of Photography
- Orion Szydel Director of Photography
- Ernesto Pardo Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Aube Foglia Editor
Sound · 1
- Mimi Allard Sound Designer
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