La Civil
La Civil (2021) is a crime drama, directed by Teodora Ana Mihai. It stars Arcelia Ramírez and Álvaro Guerrero. The 140-minute film holds an audience score of 7.8/10.
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What La Civil Is About
La Civil is directly inspired by the real story of Mexican activist Miriam Rodríguez Martínez, who, after her 20 year old daughter was abducted and killed by Los Zetas cartel operatives in 2014 with no help from authorities, ran her own undercover investigation, using disguises and fake IDs to help get at least five cartel members arrested, and was shot dead in her own home in 2017 in apparent revenge. Arcelia Ramírez plays Cielo, the character based on that true story, and the film won the Un Certain Regard "Prize of Courage" at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. Who it's for: anyone drawn to Latin American dramas about individual resistance to cartel violence, grounded in a real activist's story. Who it's not for: viewers uncomfortable with a direct, unflinching depiction of cartel violence.
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What is La Civil about?
La Civil is directly inspired by the real story of Mexican activist Miriam Rodríguez Martínez, who, after her 20 year old daughter was abducted and killed by Los Zetas cartel operatives in 2014 with no help from authorities, ran her own undercover investigation, using disguises and fake IDs to help get at least five cartel members arrested, and was shot dead in her own home in 2017 in apparent revenge. Arcelia Ramírez plays Cielo, the character based on that true story, and the film won the Un Certain Regard "Prize of Courage" at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.
Where can I watch La Civil?
La Civil is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Kino Film Collection, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is La Civil?
La Civil runs for 140 minutes (2h 20m).
When did La Civil come out?
La Civil was released in 2021.
Who directed La Civil?
La Civil was directed by Teodora Ana Mihai.
Who stars in La Civil?
La Civil stars Arcelia Ramírez, Álvaro Guerrero, Jorge A. Jimenez, Eligio Meléndez.
What is La Civil's rating?
La Civil holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.
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