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El Velador

By

Natalia Almada

From dusk to dawn El Velador follows Martin, the guardian angel who, night after night, watches over the extravagant mausoleums of Mexico’s most notorious Drug Lords. In the labyrinth of the narco-cemetery, this film about violence without violence reminds us how, in the turmoil of Mexico’s bloodiest conflict since the Revolution, ordinary life persists and quietly defies the dead.

Festivals & Awards

Quinzaine Directors’ Fortnight 2011 – Cannes

IFF Bratislava 2011 – Best documentary

Mar del Plata 2011 – SICA Award

Original title: El Velador

Production: Altamura Films

Nationality: USA - Mexico - France

Year of production: 2011

Running time: 52' & 72'

Language: Spanish

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