La zona (film)
La zona is a 2007 Mexican-Spanish co-production film by director Rodrigo Plá. The film describes a failed break-in attempt in a gated community and the consequences for the thieves and the residents.
La zona was given the Venice Film Festival's award for best debut feature in 2007.
Plot
Three disadvantaged teenage boys break into a gated community to steal but come up against the residents and their private security.Main cast
- Daniel Giménez Cacho as Daniel.
- Maribel Verdú as Mariana.
- Daniel Tovar as Alejandro.
- Carlos Bardem as Gerardo.
- Alan Chávez as Miguel.
- Mario Zaragoza as Rigoberto.
Social and political aspects
La zona shows the divide in the Mexican society, and how the class system plays an important part in the success and happiness of these characters. The film raises questions about social and political aspects in Mexico.Awards
- Venice Film Festival: Luigi De Laurentiis Award 2007
- Golden Ariel for best supporting actor 2008
- Golden India Catalina for best cinematography 2008
- Sant Jordi Award for best Spanish actress 2008
- Spanish actors union: newcomer award, male 2008
- Toronto International Film Festival: International Critics' Award 2008