MEXICO 86

By César Diaz
2024, Belgium, France, Mexico, 1h29, vostf
Starring : Bérénice Béjo, Matheo Labbé, Leonardo Ortizgris, Julieta Egurrola
Screenplay : César Diaz
Cinematography : Virginie Surdej
Music : Rémi Boudal
Setting : Pilar Peredo
Costumes : Sabrina Riccardi
Film editing : Alain Dessauvage
Production : Géraldine Sprimont (Need Productions), Delphine Schmit (Tripode Productions)
Coproductions : Menuetto Film (Belgium), Pimienta Films (Mexico)
Synopsis
1986. Maria, a Guatemalan revolutionary activist, has been in exile in Mexico City for years, where she continues her struggle. When her 10-year-old son comes to live with her, she has to choose between her role as a mother and her role as an activist. A breathless political thriller in which the filmmaker combines his personal story with the story of his country.