Powder (2019 film)


Powder is a 2019 Mexican crime comedy-drama film directed and starred by José María Yazpik and written by Yazpik & Alejandro Ricaño. In supporting roles are Mariana Treviño, Adrián Vázquez, Carlos Valencia, Guillermo Nava, Irineo Álvarez, Manuel Poncelis, Angélica Aragón, Jesús Ochoa, Joaquín Cosío and Carlos Olalla.

Synopsis

In 1972, El Chato left his hometown in San Ignacio to pursue the American dream; 10 years later he returns with the aim of recovering cocaine belonging to the Tijuana mafia that accidentally fell in his hometown. He will have to get the packages while maintaining peace in the town, although he will also have the opportunity to resume his old life.

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:

Production

Principal photography began on September 3, 2018, in San Ignacio, Baja California, also with locations in Tijuana.

Release

Powder had its world premiere on October 20, 2019, at the 17th Morelia International Film Festival. It was commercially released on November 8, 2019, in Mexican theaters.

Reception

Critical reception

Mabel Salinas from Cine Premiere gave a positive review, highlighting the acting of José María Yazpik, Mariana Treviño, Jesús Ochoa and Adrián Vázquez. She further praised Tonatiuh Martínez's photography, and liked the film despite feeling as though the pacing and story were lacking. Jesús Chavarría from the newspaper La Razon concluded that this production is a simple comedy, perhaps not very risky, but that manages to be consistent in its humor and, above all, funny, creating its own identity.