The Devil Never Sleeps (1994)

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The Devil Never Sleeps is a “whodunit” documentary about family secrets. Filmmaker Lourdes Portillo received a phone call informing her of the mysterious death of her wealthy Mexican uncle Oscar. Officially ruled a suicide, Portillo’s relatives claimed murder, offering several possible suspects including a business partner, a ranch hand, and Oscar’s young widow who stood to inherit everything. Traveling to Mexico, Portillo attempts to learn the truth about her powerful uncle. Using interviews, old snapshots and home movies, she finds a complicated web of family secrets, intrigue, rumor and betrayal that makes her enigmatic uncle’s murder seem ever more likely, yet ever more obscure. As the Mexican saying goes, “When evil is lurking, the devil never sleeps.”

Director: Lourdes Portillo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
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Country: Mexico, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Devil Never Sleeps about?
The Devil Never Sleeps is a “whodunit” documentary about family secrets. Filmmaker Lourdes Portillo received a phone call informing her of the mysterious death of her wealthy Mexican uncle Oscar. Officially ruled a suicide, Portillo’s relatives claimed murder, offering several possible suspects including a business partner, a ranch hand, and Oscar’s young widow who stood to inherit everything. Traveling to Mexico, Portillo attempts to learn the truth about her powerful uncle. Using interviews, old snapshots and home movies, she finds a complicated web of family secrets, intrigue, rumor and betrayal that makes her enigmatic uncle’s murder seem ever more likely, yet ever more obscure. As the Mexican saying goes, “When evil is lurking, the devil never sleeps.”
Who directed The Devil Never Sleeps?
The Devil Never Sleeps was directed by Lourdes Portillo.
How long is The Devil Never Sleeps?
The Devil Never Sleeps has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is The Devil Never Sleeps?
The Devil Never Sleeps is a Documentary film.
Where was The Devil Never Sleeps produced?
The Devil Never Sleeps was produced in Mexico, United States of America.