Tempestad

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Tempestad

2016

1h 45m

Documentary

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The emotional journey of two women victimized by corruption and injustice in Mexico, and how they used love, dignity and resistance to survive.

Leslie Felperin

Guardian

Tatiana Huezo's exquisite documentary speaks painful truths but is worth every minute.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 11, 2018

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Godfrey Cheshire

RogerEbert.com

In showing the emotional impact of Mexico's ongoing political crisis, Heuzo has provided a valuable reminder of why broad systemic change is needed.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 20, 2017

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Ken Jaworowski

New York Times

Nightmarish stories intertwine with dreamy visuals to create an unsettling, and strangely entrancing, film in "Tempestad."

Oct 19, 2017

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Jordan Brooks

Vague Visages

Tatiana Huezo and cinematographer Ernesto Pardo have struck a balance between natural beauty and human squalor in a way that mirrors how Mexican citizens have had to live with the ever-present possibility of life-ending terror.

Aug 1, 2023

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Glenn Heath Jr.

San Diego CityBeat

Tempestad effectively places the viewer in the mindset of a victimized populace slowly being suffocated by fear.

Aug 21, 2018

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

The ending is a powerful one.

Rated: B+

Jul 9, 2018

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A brutal, haunting documentary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Tatiana Huezo

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Nicolás Celis

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Sebastian Celis

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Jim Stark

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Leonardo Heiblum

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Synopsis

The emotional journey of two women victimized by corruption and injustice in Mexico, and how they used love, dignity and resistance to survive.

Director: Tatiana Huezo
Producer: Nicolás Celis, Sebastian Celis
Screenwriter: Tatiana Huezo
Production Co: Terminal, Pimienta Films, Cactus Film & Video
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: Spanish
Runtime: 1h 45m