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1976. Death threats force Maria, a Guatemalan rebel activist fighting against the corrupt military dictatorship, to flee to Mexico, leaving her son behind. 10 years later, when he comes to live with her, she is forced to choose between her duties as a mother and continuing her revolutionary activism.

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Namrata Joshi The New Indian Express Eventually, Deraspe underlines a simple fact: life is far from perfect or smooth, whatever be our place, our calling, or our attitude towards life. It's the decisions we make that are most crucial. Sep 20, 2024 Full Review Jonathan Romney Screen International Mexico 86 offers Béjo a substantial, compelling lead; it shows the Argentinian-born star absolutely at ease in a Spanish-language role, and using her characteristically low-key performance style to potent effect. Aug 16, 2024 Full Review Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter If anything, Diaz succeeds in conveying how fatal the conflict in his homeland truly was, making its way into foreign lands and tearing loving families apart Aug 13, 2024 Full Review Nicolás Medina LatAm Cinema With a narrative that combines intimate drama and thriller, Díaz builds a tense story that not only explores the personal consequences of political activism, but also portrays a dark and often overlooked era in Guatemala's history [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 7/10 Oct 9, 2024 Full Review Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film Diaz has drawn partially on his relationship with his own mother and the specificity of place and time also help the tensions to feel authentic. Rated: 4/5 Sep 4, 2024 Full Review William Stottor Loud and Clear Reviews In Mexico 86, César Díaz navigates the fallout of civil war on Guatemalan citizens with an autobiographical account of an activist mother and her young son. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 3, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis 1976. Death threats force Maria, a Guatemalan rebel activist fighting against the corrupt military dictatorship, to flee to Mexico, leaving her son behind. 10 years later, when he comes to live with her, she is forced to choose between her duties as a mother and continuing her revolutionary activism.
Director
César Díaz
Producer
Delphine Schmit, Guillaume Dreyfus
Screenwriter
César Díaz
Production Co
Menuetto Film, Need Productions, Tripode Productions
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Spanish