More than 30,000 people have disappeared in Mexico due to violence linked to the illegal drug trade, as detailed through personal testimonies in this film.
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More than 30,000 people have disappeared in Mexico due to violence linked to the illegal drug trade, as detailed through personal testimonies in this film.
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Synopsis
Julien Élie's 'Dark Suns' focuses on the stories of women who have disappeared in Mexico due to the illegal drug trade. It features testimonials from friends, family, and colleagues of murder victims. The film looks at the violence faced by journalists, union leaders, and activists. It premiered at the Montreal International Documentary Festival in November 2018 and began a commercial run in 2019. The film won the Sichtwechsel Film Award in 2019 and received three Prix Iris nominations in 2020.
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Why Watch
- Meet the families of murder victims in Mexico.
- See the impact of the drug trade on society.
- Find out about violence against journalists and activists.
Did You Know
- Dark Suns won the Sichtwechsel Film Award at Filmfest Hamburg in 2019.
- The film received three Prix Iris nominations at the 22nd Quebec Cinema Awards in 2020.
- Julien Élie's follow-up film, The White Guard, was released in 2023.
- The documentary has a runtime of 152 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Dark Suns?
Dark Suns was directed by Julien Élie.
What award did Dark Suns win in 2019?
Dark Suns won the Sichtwechsel Film Award at Filmfest Hamburg in 2019.
When did Dark Suns premiere at the Montreal International Documentary Festival?
Dark Suns premiered at the Montreal International Documentary Festival in November 2018.
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