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La civil

“Never underestimate a mother's wrath.”

2021 · 2 h 20 min
Directed by Teodora Ana Mihai · Belgium · Contemporary European Art Cinema
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Cast

Arcelia Ramírez Álvaro Guerrero Ayelén Muzo Jorge A. Jimenez Juan Daniel García Treviño Eligio Meléndez

Credits

Written by: Habacuc Antonio De Rosario

Plot

Cielo is a mother whose teenage daughter is kidnapped in Northern Mexico. When the authorities offer no support in the search, Cielo takes matters into her own hands and transforms from housewife into a vengeful militant.

Sinekatalog’s take

La civil (2021) is a Belgian drama directed by Teodora Ana Mihai. It won the Special Jury Prize at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2021. It stars Arcelia Ramírez, Álvaro Guerrero and Jorge A. Jimenez. It runs 140 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (1,591 votes)
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