SummaryThe drug war casts a dark shadow on the lives of a Mexican nun, a U.S. Federal agent and a former drug smuggler who wrestle with the far-reaching repercussions on both sides of the border. [Participant Media]
Directed By:Bernardo Ruiz
Written By:Bernardo Ruiz
Kingdom of Shadows
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Generally Favorable
65
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
60% Positive
3 Reviews
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Nov 19, 2015
80
The American demand for drugs, which feeds the cartels, is mentioned, though regrettably not expanded upon. But as a rendering of Mexico’s agonized convulsions, Kingdom of Shadows is unforgettable.
Nov 16, 2015
75
The visible numbness and empty stares of the doc's three subjects painfully evoke years of being gripped by the war on drugs.
Nov 19, 2015
70
Though at times too splintered by its various points of interest, Bernardo Ruiz's up-close-and-personal documentary is nonetheless harrowing in its details.
Nov 19, 2015
50
Director Bernardo Ruiz never manages to weave the multiple narratives into a complex but cohesive big picture.
Nov 20, 2015
38
The documentary is a hollow experience, emotionally stifled by its plotless nature and lack of any visual edge.
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Production Company:
- Participant
- Quiet Pictures
Release Date:Nov 20, 2015
Duration:1 h 15 m
Rating:PG-13
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Awards
José Ignacio International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
