La cebra
| La cebra | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Fernando Javier León Rodríguez |
| Written by | Fernando Javier León Rodríguez |
| Produced by | Socorro Méndez Díaz Antonio Urdapilleta |
| Starring | Harold Torres Jorge Adrián Espíndola |
| Cinematography | Martín Boege |
| Edited by | Óscar Figueroa |
| Music by | Julio de la Rosa |
Production company | Cinemágico Producciones |
| Distributed by | Corazón Films |
Release dates | March 25, 2011 (Guadalajara) January 18, 2013 (Mexico) |
Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
| Budget | $18.5 million pesos[1] |
La cebra (lit. 'The zebra') is a 2011 Mexican comedy-drama film written and directed by Fernando Javier León Rodríguez in his directorial debut.[2] Starring Harold Torres and Jorge Adrián Espíndola.[3] It is set at the time of the Mexican revolution and tells the story of Leandro and Odón, two friends who find a zebra that they mistake for an "American horse" and have the idea that by handing it over they will be appointed colonels or generals.[4]
Synopsis[edit]
Leandro and Odon are two young patriots who want to join the revolutionary forces of Álvaro Obregón. So they decide to travel to the north of Mexico where they find a donkey that they confuse with a "gringo horse", they also decide to call it "Fucker".[5]
Cast[edit]
The actors participating in this film are:[6][7]
- Jorge Adrián Espíndola as Leandro Pérez
- Harold Torres as Odón Gómez
- Leticia Huijara as Juana
- Paulina Gaitán as Valentina
- Alejandra Ley as Adelfa
- Jesús Ochoa as Álvaro Obregón
- Raquel Pankowsky as Lady Martina
- Graciela Orozco as "The Lady"
- Alejandro Caso as Official Zedillo
- Hermán López as Officer Portillo
- Tomás Rojas as Officer Echevarria
- Humberto Elizondo as General Quesada
- Julián Villagrán as Colonel
- Manolo Solo as "The one-eyed"
- Raúl Adalid as Official Hurtado
- Emilio Savinni as Circusman Chuck
- Meraqui Rodríguez as Circus Mary
- Héctor Holten as Officer Salinas
Production[edit]
Principal photography for the film began in November 2010 in Pachuca, Hidalgo.[8] It was also filmed in Baja California, Guanajuato and Puebla, Mexico.[2]
Release[edit]
La cebra had its international premiere on March 25, 2011, at the Guadalajara International Film Festival.[9][10] It was commercially released on January 18, 2013, in Mexican theaters.[11]
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lima Latin American Film Festival | Best First Work | La cebra | Won | [12] |
| Pantalla de Cristal | Best Investigation | Alisarine Ducolomb | Nominated | [13] | |
| The Festival Pantalla de Cristal | Best Art Direction | Nominated | [14] | ||
| 2014 | Ariel Award | Best Actor | Harold Torres | Nominated | [15] |
References[edit]
- ^ closeupmexico (2013-01-16). "La cebra, una comedia revolucionaria". close up (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ a b "Ópera Prima de estreno: "La cebra"". www.proceso.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ "'La cebra', una historia revolucionaria para reflexionar y reír". 'La cebra', una historia revolucionaria para reflexionar y reír ~ Yo Sí Veo Cine Mexicano. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ ""La cebra" de Fernando Javier León, un punto de vista diferente | Cinestel" (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ SensaCine.com.mx, La cebra (in Mexican Spanish), retrieved 2023-04-06
- ^ "Reparto de La cebra (película 2011). Dirigida por Fernando Javier León Rodríguez". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ "Reparto Completo de La cebra (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ "Historia de filmación de la película, » La Cebra», de Fernando León". Tiempo de Michoacán (in Spanish). 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ "Cinecrítica FICG 27: La cebra, tragicómica Odisea en la revolución mexicana - CorreCamara.com.mx". www.correcamara.com.mx. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ "LatAm cinema » Películas de Argentina, Colombia, México y Guatemala seleccionadas para Guadalajara Construye 5". Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ Aguilar, Ninotchka (2013-01-18). "ESTRENO EN CINES LA PELICULA MEXICANA LA CEBRA". Prensaescenario (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ "Cinema 22 - La cebra". cinema22.canal22.org.mx. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ "Pantalla de Cristal (2012)". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ "The Festival Pantalla de Cristal (2012)". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ "Los nominados para el 56 Ariel | Close Up". 2016-07-01. Archived from the original on 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
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