A police report states that Oscar was found dead with a gunshot to the back of his head and a pistol in his hand, officially ruled a suicide.
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A police report states that Oscar was found dead with a gunshot to the back of his head and a pistol in his hand, officially ruled a suicide.
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Synopsis
Lourdes Portillo returns to Chihuahua, Mexico, after the death of her uncle Oscar, initially reported as a heart attack but later ruled a suicide. The police found him with a gunshot wound and a pistol in hand. Family members question this conclusion, suspecting foul play linked to Oscar's wealth and relationships. Through interviews with relatives and friends, Portillo uncovers hidden aspects of Oscar's life, including his remarriage and business troubles, while leaving the true cause of his death unresolved.
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Why Watch
- Meet Lourdes Portillo, a probing filmmaker.
- Find out about Oscar's mysterious death.
- See interviews with family and friends revealing hidden truths.
Did You Know
- In 2020, the film was preserved in the National Film Registry.
- Oscar was found dead with a gunshot to the back of his head.
- Portillo's aunt refused to see the film after its release.
- The film won five awards, including Best Documentary at CineFestival in 1995.
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Lourdes Portillo directed The Devil Never Sleeps.
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The Devil Never Sleeps was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2020.
What was the cause of Oscar's death according to the police report?
The police report stated that Oscar was found dead with a gunshot to the back of the head and a pistol in his hand, ruling his death as a suicide.
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