Based on true events about the earthquake of Mexico in 1985 who claimed the lives of more than 40.000 people.Based on true events about the earthquake of Mexico in 1985 who claimed the lives of more than 40.000 people.Based on true events about the earthquake of Mexico in 1985 who claimed the lives of more than 40.000 people.
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- TriviaDuring the opening sceen, real live footage from mexican television, prior to the earthquake is heard and shown in Mr. Martin's portable TV set.
- Crazy creditsDuring the end credits, real life voice recordings of news casts reporting the Mexico City's 1985 earthquake shown in the film are heard.
- SoundtracksLa Tarde
Written by Sindo Garay
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A claustrophobic thriller with some keys to understand 21st century Mexico
This surprising film recreates the moment of rupture that gives birth to modern Mexico: the 1985 earthquake.
"7:19" has two distinct depths: on the surface, the intimate experience of the victims of the tragedy; and in a deeper layer, a portrait of the inequality that defines the country until this day.
The earthquake that devastated Mexico City in 1985 becomes an allegory: it is corruption what causes more deaths than any catastrophe; and, when corruption it's so heavy and oppressive, all citizens come to suffer the consequences, eventually.
People of Mexican heritage, and anyone with basic knowledge of modern Mexico's history, will find additional readings of the film.
A viewer without any of the context will be able to enjoy a thoughtful, well acted, claustrophobic survival thriller.
"7:19" has two distinct depths: on the surface, the intimate experience of the victims of the tragedy; and in a deeper layer, a portrait of the inequality that defines the country until this day.
The earthquake that devastated Mexico City in 1985 becomes an allegory: it is corruption what causes more deaths than any catastrophe; and, when corruption it's so heavy and oppressive, all citizens come to suffer the consequences, eventually.
People of Mexican heritage, and anyone with basic knowledge of modern Mexico's history, will find additional readings of the film.
A viewer without any of the context will be able to enjoy a thoughtful, well acted, claustrophobic survival thriller.
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- Sep 26, 2016
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- 07:19 La Hora del Temblor
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- MX$12,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $173,756
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