The Virgin of Juarez (2006)

Director:

Kevin James Dobson

Writer:

Michael Fallon

Stars:

Angus Macfadyen, Ana Claudia Talancón, Guillermo Díaz

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Angus Macfadyen	...	Patrick Nunzio
Ana Claudia Talancón	...	Mariela
Guillermo Díaz	...	Felix
Abel Soto	...	Street Youth
Minnie Driver	...	Karina Danes
Esai Morales	...	Father Herrera
Ana Mercedes	...	Spokewoman
David Starzyk	...	Norman
Marcia del Mar	...	Mother
Julia Vera	...	Arcelia
Araceli Guzman-Rico	...	Lisabet
Carlos Carrasco	...	Bus Driver
Jacob Vargas	...	Detective Lauro
Rob Macie	...	Deputy Police Chief
Jorge Cervera Jr.	...	Isidro

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

juarez | mexican border | u.s. mexico border | femicide | feminicide | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

13 March 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Las muertas de Juárez

Filming Locations:

El Paso, Texas, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Las Mujeres LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

One of two films made and released in 2006 which examined the so-called "Maquiladora Murders", the other film was Bordertown.

User Reviews

Victims deserve a better, clearer voice

"The Virgin of Juarez", recently presented at the New York International Latino Film Festival dealing with kidnapped and murdered women in the Mexican town of Ciudad Juarez, does a terrible job of exploring the deeper issues behind the events and fails miserably in telling the victim's stories. The second half of this film degenerates into an unconvincing, and at times embarrassing Joan of Arc allegory that in the end belittles the subject matter.

Most frustratingly, the actors try their passionate best to present the gravity of the actual events that took place in Juarez, but are overwhelmed by the silly twists and turns that lead to a ridiculous gunfight between parties that in the end have no real involvement in the crimes the movie intends to talk about.

This movie represents a shameful lost opportunity.