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Battle in Heaven (2005)
| Director: | Carlos Reygadas |
| Script: | Carlos Reygadas |
| Cast: | Marcos Hernández Anapola Mushkadiz |
| Photography: | Diego Martinez V |
| Sound: | Guilles Laurent |
| Producer: | Jaime Romandía Carlos Reygadas Philippe Bober |
| Production: | Mantarraya Nodream Cinema |
| Co production: | Dipa (Mex) Tarantula (Bel) ZDF/Arte (Ale) Arte France (Fra) Mackey Co. (Mex) |
With the support: | C. Francaise de Belgique Fonds Sud (Fra) Hubert Bals Fund (Hol) Lumiere Productie (Bel) Imcine (Mex) |
| Format: | 35mm Color Dolby |
| Duration: | 95 min. |
| Year: | 2005 |
| International Sales | The Coproduction Office |
World premiere:
Cannes Film Festival 2005 - In Competition "Official Selection"
Synopsis
Marcos, the driver of a rich family, and his wife kidnap a baby for ransom money, but the plan turns wrong when the infant dies. In his troubled search for relief, Marcos confesses his guilt to his boss daughter, a frivolous girl who prostitutes herself for pleasure. But the situation does not improve and Marcos keeps falling while he drags down with him some others.
Prizes
| FIPRESCI Best latinoamerican film Critics award Best photography Nominated for best non European film Best Film Best Film | Rio de Janeiro 2005 Lima 2005 Lima 2005 European Film Academy 2005 Festivalissimo 2006 San Rafael 2006 |
Official site: http://www.battleinheaven.com
