I Am Not Handsome (2019)
The Sonidero movement echoes throughout the streets of Mexico City with waves of tropical rhythms, neon lights and dance moves. Two brave and touching characters, La Cigarrita and El Duende fight to keep this tradition alive, opposing the government’s initiative to gentrify their neighborhoods. During the festivities that celebrate la Virgen de la Merced (The Virgin of Mercy) -one of the city’s most popular events- sonideros face a wall of anti-riot police.
Director: Joyce García
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: April 22, 2019
Cast
Screenplay
- Joyce García (Screenplay)
Production: La Furia Cine, El Barandal Postproduccion
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Am Not Handsome about?
- The Sonidero movement echoes throughout the streets of Mexico City with waves of tropical rhythms, neon lights and dance moves. Two brave and touching characters, La Cigarrita and El Duende fight to keep this tradition alive, opposing the government’s initiative to gentrify their neighborhoods. During the festivities that celebrate la Virgen de la Merced (The Virgin of Mercy) -one of the city’s most popular events- sonideros face a wall of anti-riot police.
- Who directed I Am Not Handsome?
- I Am Not Handsome was directed by Joyce García.
- Who stars in I Am Not Handsome?
- I Am Not Handsome stars Lupita La Cigarrita, Ricardo Mendoza, Ricardo Mendoza García, Adriana González Salazar, Evelia Díaz Martínez.
- How long is I Am Not Handsome?
- I Am Not Handsome has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is I Am Not Handsome?
- I Am Not Handsome is a Documentary film.
- Where was I Am Not Handsome produced?
- I Am Not Handsome was produced in Mexico.