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Dark Cities (2002)
Director: Fernando Sariñana
Cast: Bruno Bichir, Demián Bichir, Diego Luna, Dolores Heredia
Runtime113 min
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Adapted by writer/director Fernando Sariñana from the stories by Juan Madrid, Ciudades Oscuras (Dark Cities) tells a story of interwoven lives in the seedy underbelly of Mexico City. The several different story lines concern hooker Lola (Dolores Heredia); her drug addict son Fede (Diego Luna); her friend Zeze (Zaide Silvia Gutierrez); Zeze's daughter Susana (Jimena Ayala); and junkie Vicente (Roberto Sosa). Also on the scene are two corrupt cops (Alejandro Tommasi and Jesus Ochoa) and one good cop (Odiseo Bichir), while Chicken (Hector Suarez) and Casimiro (Alonso Echanove) each tell their separate stories to the same bartender (Demian Bichir). ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
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Dark Cities (2002) is a critically acclaimed drama film directed by Fernando Sariñana that tells interwoven stories of characters in the seedy underbelly of Mexico City. The film has not received major awards recognition, but it holds a respectable 6.7/10 rating on IMDb and a 75% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating positive reception from both critics and audiences.
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Fans of gritty, interconnected urban dramas will appreciate the complexity and authenticity of 'Dark Cities' (2002), directed by Fernando Sariñana. The film's exploration of the seedy underbelly of Mexico City, featuring a standout ensemble cast led by Diego Luna and Demián Bichir, offers a compelling and immersive cinematic experience.