Chicogrande

Mexico | 2010 | 95 min. Spanish and English with NO SUBTITLES Director: Felipe Cazals Synopsis: Following the frustrated invasion of Columbus in New Mexico, Pancho Villa retreats, only to be injured by Mexican troops in the city of Guerrero. As a pretext for the US military to journey into Mexico, a massive campaign is launched to capture Villa dead or alive. Convalescent, Villa takes refuge deep in the mountains while Chicogrande (Damián Alcázar), an anonymous Mexican Revolution hero, is given the task of finding medical assistance while preparing to give up his life in the attempt. PURCHASE AN ALL-ACCESS FESTIVAL PASS AND SAVE 30%

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Showtimes

Sunday, October 23