Released Date:
1998-03-06
Languages:
Spanish
Countries:
Mexico
Runtime:
140 min
Rated:
UNRATED
IMDB Ratings:
7.6 (2013 Reviews)
Director:
Jorge FonsGenres:
DramaVicente Leèero (screenplay)
Naguib Mahfouz (novel)
Based on the Nobel Prize Winner's novel, the Egyptian Naguib Mahfouz. The story, translated from El Cairo to Mexico City's downtown, narrates the life of the members of the neighbourhood and the connection between them Don Ru, the owner of the local pub; Eusebia, his wife; Chava, his son and Abel his friend, who emigrate to USA in search of fortune; Susanita, the single landtender always dreaming to marry a good man; Guicho, the pub's employee, who extracts the money when Don Ru is not there and finally marries Susanita; Alma, the very good looking girl, the Abel's dream, who becomes a luxury prostitute while he's away; Jimmy, the handsome young man Don Ru becomes infatuated with, etc. This movie won the Ariel (the Mexican Oscar) as best movie in 1995.
Released Date:
2010-09-03
Languages:
Spanish
Countries:
Mexico
Runtime:
145 min
Rated:
NC-17
IMDB Ratings:
7.9 (5089 Reviews)
Director:
Luis EstradaLuis Estrada (screenplay)
Luis Estrada (story)
Jaime Sampietro (screenplay)
Jaime Sampietro (story)
Benjamin Garcia, Benny, is deported from the United States. Back home and against a bleak picture, Benny gets involved in the narco business, in which has for the first time in his life, an spectacular rise surrounded by money, women, violence and fun. But very soon he'll discovers that criminal life does not always keeps his promises. Epic black comedy about the world of Mafia and organized crime, HELL helps us to understand what everybody is asking: What is happening in Mexico today?
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