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Release Year2005
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageSpanish
Certification18
GenresDrama
Votes212
DirectorCarlos Reygadas
WritersCarlos Reygadas
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBattle in Heaven
About Battle in Heaven
Set in Mexico City, Carlos Reygadas's sexually explicit drama centers on a man in turmoil over his past actions. Chauffer Marcos feels compelled to reveal a dark secret to his boss's daughter, Ana, a wealthy woman who works as a prostitute just for the thrill of it. Marcos confesses that he and his wife committed a crime that ended in horrible tragedy. Haunted by his past, Marcos searches for redemption.
Directed by Carlos Reygadas, Battle in Heaven leans on a strong ensemble — Marcos Hernández, Anapola Mushkadiz, Bertha Ruiz — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2005.
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