Remember Acapulco

Synopsis

A captivating diva, the embodiment of Acapulco, remembers when she was the most famous star in Mexican cinema. Meanwhile, Marco, Javier, Félix, Alfonso and Yolanda try to survive in this paradise setting that looks more and more like hell each day.

Press

“Remember Acapulco, the paradise that's gone” Revista Proceso

“The regurgitating chaos of the Acapulco reality” El Sur

“A detached and ironic vision of the city” Artes e historia de México

“Acapulco for the rich and for the poor” La Jornada Guerrero

“For its humorous and tragic form at the same time, a faithful portrait of our idiosyncrasy” La Jornada de Morelos

Festivals and Awards

2014

Official Selection:

  • FICA Acapulco (Mexico)
  • FIC Aguascalientes (Mexico)

Honorable Mention:

  • Voces Contra el Silencio (Mexico)
2013

Official Selection:

  • FIC Puebla (Mexico)

Special Mention of the Jury:

  • FDMI Cuernavaca 2013 (Mexico)

Technical Specifications

Year: 2013
Duration: 82’
Format: HD - Color / B&W
Languages: Spanish, French - subs: English, French
Direction: Ludovic Bonleux
Editing: Nicolas Défossé, Ludovic Bonleux
Production: Ludovic Bonleux, Nicolas Défossé, Marc Faye
Cinematography: Ludovic Bonleux, Julio César Hernández
Mixing and sound design: Manuel Danoy
Music: Lost Acapulco, Manuel Danoy, Ludovic Bonleux
Starring: Alfonso Arnold, Marco Sandoval, Javier Verdín, Félix Salgado, Yolanda González
Production companies: Cadalpiotz, Terra Nostra Films, Novanima