Based on the best seller “La Parábola de Pablo” by journalist and ex Major of Medellín, Alonso Salazar, the series from Juana Uribe and Camilo Cano is based on real life events and is backed up by an impressive journalist documentation that makes it the most ambitious TV series from Colombia. In the series we are presented with a provocative and realist look at the life of one of the most famous criminals of the XX Century: Pablo Escobar. Consider by some a hero and by others the most violent of “Capos” ever; the series continues to break ratings all over the world.
El Estudiante
Director:
Carlos Moreno - Laua Mora
Cast:
Andrés Parra / Angie Cepeda / Cecilia Navia / Linda Lucía Callejas / Vicky Hernández / Cristian Tappan
Lenguage:
Spanish
Subtitles:
English
Running Time:
5000 minutes in 5
Genre:
Action
Counrty:
Colombia
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The most expensive TV series ever to be produced in Colombia, shot on location on more than 450 locations in Colombia and the United States.
Each episode is shot on “cinema style” by famed producers CARACOL TV (La Reina del Sur and Sin Senos no hay Paraíso).
With a starring cast with the biggest names in Colombia and guest spots by other well known actors and actresses from other countries.
It is even better than #El Cartel and #La Reina del Sur together, which means even more units sold, probably will be on record for this series, this is the definitive drug TV series in all the history.
The named Escobar is the most searched term on “google” under criminals and has a loyal cult following his life.
Based on a serious book the TV series is the most ambitious project of its kind.
Comp. Titles: Reyna del sur, El cartel, Sin tetas no hay paraiso, El capo
Oscar and Arturo are two out of their luck actors who make money performing a “street art” play that consists in one of them acting as a thief and the other as a brave man that confronts the criminal inside a bus. It is because of that performance that some random rich guy decides to employ them to play a practical joke on a powerful executive; matter of fact the rich guys is using them for his own benefit. After being framed for a crime they did not commit Oscar and Arturo are chased by a police officer named Narváez who is convinced that the pair are a very dangerous criminal duo. Now our unlikely heroes must confront deception in order to find love and punish the real culprit.
Suave Patria
Director:
Francisco Javier Padilla
Cast:
HÉCTOR JIMÉNEZ/ ADRIAN URIBE/ KARLA SOUZA/ HÉCTOR SUÁREZ/ MARIO IVÁN MARTÍNEZ/ OMAR CHAPARRO
Lenguage:
Spanish
Subtitles:
English
Running Time:
90 min
Genre:
Action
Counrty:
México
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Omar Chaparro and Adrian Uribe are on the top lists of Mexican comedians on the same level as Eugenio Derbez, both of them are actively working in Mexico and the United States. Film did $ 44,871,773 in Mexican box office similar to Hollywood films, for example in the street day competed with: “Ice Age 3” 46,845,581 “MIB3” 26,054,707 “Brave” 21,620740
Co-starring Héctor Suarez who is a household name in the United States as he continues to work in projects in Los Angeles and Miami.
A comedy that really really made an impact because of its marketing strategy was based on world of mouth recommendations and people reacted positively to the film, the campaign had a strong impact on social media as well.
A comedy that is really funny and works on many levels as the leading roles were written specifically for the actors and they can exploit their comedy timing.
Its commercial potential is because the produced PANTILION(Lions Gate/Televisa)
Comp. Titles: Paradas Continuas, No eres tu soy yo
Gimme the Power introduces us to the historical context of the actual reality in Mexico. Taking as an excuse and main theme the musical career of Molotov, the film tells in a quick, accurate and funny way the story of the band and the “dramedy” that can be described as the Mexican History, to which is closely related. A country in a permanent crises, its failed attempt to reach a real democracy, and a band that provides the soundtrack of the generalized unhappiness.
Gimme the Power
Director:
Olallo Rubio
Cast:
JUAN VILLORO, MOLOTOV, FERNANDA TAPIA
Lenguage:
Spanish
Subtitles:
English
Running Time:
90 minutes
Genre:
Drama & Musical
Counrty:
Mexico
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Olallo Rubio, is a very sociable and outspoken character, he started his career in the radio as a sort of Mexican “Howard Stern”, his show and antiques were a success in the 90´s, since then his podcast have been downloaded millions of times on Itunes.
The film is a well documented and has some amazing interviews with people like; Alex Lora (from El Tri, rock group), Juan Villoro (Mexico´s most notorious intellectual and writer) and many others, pondering about the situation of the country in present days.
Also included as important part of the film, are the testimonies and anecdotes from musical group, Molotov; who upon life on the road and other interviews gave out important information regarding Mexico politicians and idiosyncrasy.
A first look into a band that is legendary and also some history lessons make this film a powerful and interesting combination for all consumers of DVD´s.
A really unexpected box office success in Mexico, made this film an important and relevant film that opens up reflection for politics and rock and roll music, and why they have such a strong relation.
Comp. Titles: This is not a movie, Hecho en Mexico
Laura is 23-year-old girl who lives in the biggest city in world and like most people, she feels terribly disconnected from the rest of the world. She knows exactly the date she is going to die: April 30th, what she doesn’t know is what to do until that dreadful date comes. She enrolls in a curse for people who feel depressed and has mixed feelings about it; there she will write a list of things to do before dying some have more meaning and others are funny. Her first assignment is to save the life of another person.
The Tequila Effect will take us to the hallways of the Mexican Stock Exchange and you will remember the names of the people involved in the real life events that made most Mexicans believe that credit cards and credits were limitless resources for getting money. You will be at the center of the lives of José, her young and beautiful wife and her daughter and witness how their lives collapsed that dreadful December, on the so called “December Mistake “; the existence of millions in Mexico, forever was changed.
El Efecto Tequila
Director:
Leon Serment
Cast:
CHEMA TORRE/ KARLA SOUZA/ EDUARDO VICTORIA
Lenguage:
Spanish
Subtitles:
English
Running Time:
111 minutes
Genre:
Action
Counrty:
México
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Film can be appreciated by film fans and also people seeking documentation about the subject, it is an important film as “Margin Call” and similar themed movies that are appreciated by consumers.
Starring Chema Torre (Daniel & Ana, Musth) and Karla Souza (perhaps the most active actress in comedies and dramas in Mexico, with important roles in titles as “Suave Patria”, “Me Late Chocolate” and “Hombre de Piedra” (comedian Eugenio Derbez first time as a director)
A solid film that can be seen as must have because it’s both original and commercial.
An exceptional film that shows that movies with commercial theme and good plot can be made in Mexico.
Released in cinemas in Mexico and made by Leon Serment who jumped to fame with the comedy “Kada kien su karma” a really charming and funny comedy
