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6.8 IMDb

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Chicuarotes follows Cagalera (Benny Emmanuel) and Moloteco (Gabriel Carbajal), two teenage friends living in San Gregorio Atlapulco, Mexico City, who dream of escaping poverty and the difficult circumstances surrounding them. When they discover that buying a place in the electricians' union could give them a path toward a better life, they become increasingly involved in crime to raise the money. Their plans pull them deeper into Mexico City's adult underworld, testing their friendship, morality and hopes for the future. The film combines crime, drama and dark comedy, presenting a harsh portrait of young people trying to find opportunity where legitimate options appear almost impossible. The main characters include Cagalera, Moloteco, Sugehili, Chillamil, Tonchi, Baturro and Planchado.

Comedy Crime Drama

Release Date: June 28, 2019
Director: Gael García Bernal
Genre: Crime, Drama,Comedy
Duration: 95 minutes / 1h 35m
Language: English
Starring: Benny Emmanuel
Box Office: $1.21 million worldwide
Where To Watch: Netflix

More details about Chicuarotes and where you can watch

Chicuarotes is set in San Gregorio Atlapulco, a real community in Mexico City, giving the film an authentic local atmosphere. The title comes from the nickname used for people from the area and is associated with the community’s identity and resilience.

The film was directed by Gael García Bernal and was his second feature film as a director, following Déficit (2007). The movie premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival as a Special Screening, giving it international recognition.

A particularly interesting detail is that the story combines dark comedy, crime and social drama. The opening scenes feature Cagalera and Moloteco working as clowns on buses before turning to robbery, immediately showing the film’s unusual mix of humor and hardship.

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Did You Know

One of the film’s more unusual details is that its central conflict revolves around something surprisingly specific: a potential place in the electricians’ union. Rather than simply wanting money for luxury or status, Cagalera and Moloteco see the union position as a possible escape route from their difficult environment.