Cédula ciudadano

In this dark, screwball comedy, Gustavo Perez has only a few hours to survive the bureaucracy, get an official stamp on his I.D. and put his military papers in order, or it's the draft and straight to the snipers and the border wars.

Directed by Diego Velasco, Cédula ciudadano leans on a strong ensemble — Héctor Palma, Luis Colmenares, Dimas González — 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 comedy titles of 2000.