Tempestad

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Tempestad
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Film poster
Directed by Tatiana Huezo
Written byTatiana Huezo
Cinematography Ernesto Pardo
Release dates
  • 13 February 2016 (2016-02-13)(Berlin)
  • 19 May 2017 (2017-05-19)(Mexico)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryMexico
LanguageSpanish

Tempestad is a 2016 Mexican documentary film directed by Tatiana Huezo. It was selected as the Mexican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. [1] [2]

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Synopsis

Two women who have suffered the brutal consequences of human trafficking in Mexico tell their stories.

Reception

The film has a rating of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes. [3]

Awards and nominations

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipients and nomineesOutcome
Fenix Awards [4] 7 December 2016Best Documentary FeaturePimienta Films, Cactus Films, and TerminalWon
Best Documentary Cinematography Ernesto Pardo Won
Best Original ScoreLeonardo Heiblum and Jacobo LiebermanWon
Ariel Awards [5] 11 July 2017 Best Picture Pimienta Films, Cactus Films, and TerminalNominated
Best Director Tatiana HuezoWon
Best Original ScreenplayTatiana HuezoNominated
Best Documentary FeatureTatiana HuezoWon
Best Original ScoreLeonardo Heiblum and Jacobo LiebermanNominated
Best SoundFederico González Jordán, Lena Esquenazi, and Carlos CortésWon
Best Film EditingLucrecia Gutiérrez and Tatiana HuezoNominated
Best CinematographyErnesto PardoWon
International Emmy Awards [6] 20 November 2017 Best DocumentaryPimienta Films, Cactus Films, and TerminalNominated

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References

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  2. Hecht, John (13 September 2017). "Oscars: Mexico Selects 'Tempestad' For Foreign-Language Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  3. "Tempestad" . Retrieved 20 September 2017.
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