Una película de policías
A Cop MovieThe police force, that most controversial of institutions in Mexico, occupies a particular place in society, being both central and an adjunct to the system. This topic has unquestionably held an enduring fascination for the film industry. There is a constant fear and uncertainty associated with having a father, a brother or a daughter in the police force. But there is also the pride or envy inspired by the uniform, as well as courage and a sense of duty. Simultaneously referring to and displacing these familiar representations, Alonso Ruizpalacios boldly integrates the role-playing aspect of the police officer and reclaims the “cop movie” genre, turning it into an audacious experiment at the blurry boundary between fiction and reality. Taken from a police poetry competition, the opening quote playfully invites us to witness this worthwhile exercise in self-awareness.
With
- Mónica Del Carmen (Teresa)
- Raúl Briones (Montoya)
Crew
Director | Alonso Ruizpalacios |
Screenplay | Alonso Ruizpalacios, David Gaitán |
Cinematography | Emiliano Villanueva |
Editing | Yibrán Asuad |
Sound Design | Javier Umpierrez |
Sound | Isabel Muñoz Cota |
Production Design | Julieta Álvarez Icaza |
Costumes | Ximena Barbachano de Agüero |
Make-Up | Itzel Peña García |
Casting | Bernardo Velasco |
Assistant Director | Pablo Pérez Lombardini |
Production Manager | Juan Manuel Hernández |
Producers | Daniela Alatorre, Elena Fortes |
Executive Producers | Daniela Alatorre, Elena Fortes |
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Yibrán Asuad | Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution
Video message by the award winner.
Una película de policías | A Cop Movie
Competition · Galas & Awards · Mar 05, 2021
Announcement of the Jury Decisions: Competition
The members of the International Jury - Ildikó Enyedi, Nadav Lapid, Adina Pintilie, Mohammad Rasoulof, Gianfranco Rosi and Jasmila Žbanić - have decided on the prizes in the Competition during the Industry Event.
Una película de policías | A Cop Movie
Competition · Galas & Awards · Mar 05, 2021
Alonso Ruizpalacios
The Mexican writer, film and theatre director studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. His debut feature film, Güeros, had its world premiere in the Panorama and went on to win over 40 prizes at international festivals including the Best First Feature Award at the 2014 Berlinale and Mexican Premio Ariel awards in five different categories. His second feature film, Museum, won the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay at the 2018 Berlinale and awards for Best Director at the Athens and Morelia film festivals.
Filmography
2008 Café Paraíso; short film 2010 El último canto del pájaro Cú (The Cú Bird’s Last Song); short film 2014 Güeros 2016 Verde; short film 2018 Museo (Museum) 2021 Una película de policías (A Cop Movie)
Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2021