Chicharras (2024)

Chicharras (2024) poster

Yuli (38) is the Topila (auxiliary police) of San Pablo Begu', a mountain community in Oaxaca where the inhabitants assume the responsibilities of self-government on a rotating basis on an honorary basis (Comunalidad) at the same time as they carry out their work and personal activities. At the entrance to the town, they hold back a group of machinery that is trying to move into the community to begin construction of a four-lane highway. No one in authority is aware of this and the community is on alert. San Pablo Begú will have to decide whether or not to accept the road project.

Director: Luna Marán
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Eduardo Díaz Méndez, Rey Coyote, Fernando Sandoval
Editing: Nicolás Rojas, Luna Marán
Production: Yi #Hagamos Lumbre, Sin Foko Films, Pulque Films, OA Sonido, ECAMC, Ojo de Agua Comunicación, 2 Margaritas, LEC Laboratorio Experimental de Cine, Pagamo, Grupo Crisara, Crearte, Guelatao de Juárez, Cuma, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Luna Marán

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chicharras about?
Yuli (38) is the Topila (auxiliary police) of San Pablo Begu', a mountain community in Oaxaca where the inhabitants assume the responsibilities of self-government on a rotating basis on an honorary basis (Comunalidad) at the same time as they carry out their work and personal activities. At the entrance to the town, they hold back a group of machinery that is trying to move into the community to begin construction of a four-lane highway. No one in authority is aware of this and the community is on alert. San Pablo Begú will have to decide whether or not to accept the road project.
Who directed Chicharras?
Chicharras was directed by Luna Marán.
Who stars in Chicharras?
Chicharras stars Alejandro Morales, Edmundo García Hernández, Ernesto Martínez López, Gustavo López Mendoza, Jenny Pacheco García, Joaquín Yesmar.
How long is Chicharras?
Chicharras has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
Where was Chicharras produced?
Chicharras was produced in Mexico.