There's a saying in Mexico "al buen entendedor pocas palabras" wich means to the good listener few words, this is a very good film, it shows a very good portrait of the reality in Mexico, the gap of social classes it's just like that, how people live in both worlds, how society treats the lower class like they're nothing, the impotence like their words don't matter at all. Definitely it's a movie that doesn't explain that much but it says it all, with great cinematography, good acting.
Plot summary
Francisco was building a luxurious house in Mexico where a fatal accident caused the death of his brother. When Francisco learns that his widowed sister-in-law will not receive a compensation from the opulent owner of the house, he will seek justice.
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November 15, 2021 at 05:46 PM
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For the good listener few words
Class warfare in Mexico City
A group of workers are building a luxury mansion in Mexico City. The owner pays them late, falsifies documents to avoid compensating for an accident, and the workers' Union is powerless. Some take a measure of revenge by slipping in at night, and using facilities they built but would never otherwise enjoy. When the owner dies with no heirs, they occupy the almost-finished house, trying to claim ownership via squatters' rights.
I saw it at the Toronto International Film Festival, where the director said the 2 basic elements of the plot are known occurrences in Mexico - the rich building big houses, and the poor squatting in unoccupied ones. The action revolves around one main character, where the secondary characters are mostly played by actual construction workers. There are various actions that are hinted at, or occur off-screen, and that director's choice eventually got me irritated. But if you like contemporary social commentary, this is your film.
Realidad Pura
Ir you don't like drama, this movie isn't for you, it's very slow; but it's very well told. This usually happens in every very successful social area of Mexico. Very close to reality. The shots were very good and the main actor great performance.