La civil
2021, crime, drama
140 minutes
Cielo is a mother whose teenage daughter is kidnapped in Northern Mexico. When the authorities offer no support in the search, Cielo takes matters into her own hands and transforms from housewife into a vengeful militant.
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10
2021-09-16
La Civil is an excellent film that captures the fear of being hunted by cartels, retribution from their end and courage that is the only thing standing against death threat. Read more
8.0
2023-03-14
Mihai grabs hold of her character and the spectators by dragging them into a vertiginous nightmare. Her narrative mechanics never weigh down the power of the story, which works as a social chronicle of a country ravaged by violence and corruption. Read more
8.0
2022-03-10
At the beating heart of the piece is an emotionally charged central turn from Arcelia Ramirez. The social-realist style and sensitivity of the skilful director helps to draw out a very natural, moving performance, elevating La Civil from the expectations of the premise. Read more
7.0
2022-03-08
Her action is adrenalin pumping, but never thrilling or exciting, rather horrifying and deeply grim. La Civil is an anti-war movie set in an unrecognized warzone. Read more
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