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Midnight Family

Play trailer Poster for Midnight Family Released Dec 6, 2019 1h 21m Documentary Action Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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In Mexico City's wealthiest neighborhoods, the Ochoa family runs a private ambulance. As they try to make a living in this cutthroat industry, they struggle to keep their financial needs from compromising the people in their care.
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As narratively urgent as it is technically well-crafted, Midnight Family offers an enthralling and disquieting glimpse of healthcare in modern Mexico.

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Ed Potton Times (UK) Mexico City has fewer than 45 official ambulances serving nine million people... Luke Lorentzen's adrenalised documentary focuses on one of the private teams that fill the gap. Rated: 4/5 Feb 24, 2020 Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times Packed with tense moments and disturbing shots that, without compromising the clients' privacy, hint at the unhappiness just offscreen. Rated: 3/5 Feb 23, 2020 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) [A] superb observational documentary... Rated: 4/5 Feb 22, 2020 Full Review Erick Estrada Cinegarage With stupendous photography and a great sound design, Luke Lorentzen immerses you in a documentary that follows the Ochoa family that feels almost like a well-produced TV show... [Full review in Spanish] Jul 12, 2023 Full Review Vadim Rizov Filmmaker Magazine Because I enjoyed (if that is the word) watching Midnight Family, I was not particularly troubled about what it’s doing or why. Jan 4, 2023 Full Review Johnny Loftus Decider Midnight Family is a fascinating portrait of dedicated people at work. Dec 22, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nayeli S Excelente serie, te engancha desde el primer capítulo! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/03/24 Full Review Ruben M This documentary portrays a very compelling argument about the perils of running a private ambulance business in the broken healthcare system in Mexico City. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/04/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the best doocumentary features I've ever seen. Viually astonishing and well-directed. Is a tough glance of one city night convulsions that, ven though is raw is not morbid or disrespectful in any kind. A masterfully crafted film that should be watched by everybody. This is not a film about heroes, is about people who help other people in a place where everything can happen -believe me, EVERYTHING-. Powerfully honest and necessarily moving. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member I do not know whether to say that the best of all is that it is real or that is the saddest thing. The documentary, beautiful. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Se nos muestra la realidad que se vive en la Ciudad de México; una gran falta de un buen servicio médico. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is kind of a thriller. You're always asking what's happening next. It's terrifying and boring and fascinating all at the same time. All you can really say is, "poor fuckers." Driving and managing that private ambulance business looks unbelievably difficult. Must watch if only to learn how other people are living jesus christ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In Mexico City's wealthiest neighborhoods, the Ochoa family runs a private ambulance. As they try to make a living in this cutthroat industry, they struggle to keep their financial needs from compromising the people in their care.
Director
Luke Lorentzen
Producer
Kellen Quinn, Daniela Alatorre
Screenwriter
Luke Lorentzen
Distributor
1091
Production Co
Hedgehog Films, No Ficción
Genre
Documentary, Action, Crime, Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 6, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 3, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$40.5K
Runtime
1h 21m
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