2019 Mexican film by José María Yazpik
Powder Theatrical release poster
Directed by José María Yazpik Written by José María Yazpik Produced by Eamon O’Farrill Starring José María Yazpik Cinematography Tonatiuh Martínez Edited by Miguel Schverdfinger Music by Sergio Acosta Production
Alebrije Producciones
Distributed by Diamond Films Release dates
October 20, 2019 (2019-10-20 ) (MIFF )
November 8, 2019 (2019-11-08 ) (Mexico) Running time
88 minutes Country Mexico Language Spanish Box office $361,238[ 1] [ 2]
Powder Spanish : Polvo crime comedy-drama film directed and starred by José María Yazpik (in his directorial debut) and written by Yazpik & Alejandro Ricaño.[ 3] Mariana Treviño , Adrián Vázquez, Carlos Valencia, Guillermo Nava, Irineo Álvarez , Manuel Poncelis, Angélica Aragón , Jesús Ochoa , Joaquín Cosío and Carlos Olalla.[ 4]
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.[ 5] [ 6]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[ 7] [ 8]
José María Yazpik as El ChatoMariana Treviño as JacintaAdrián Vázquez as Toto
Carlos Valencia as Fisher
Guillermo Nava as Chuy
Irineo Álvarez as TanoManuel Poncelis as Facundo
Angélica Aragón as Doña MaryJesús Ochoa as DoctorJoaquín Cosío as Don ManuelCarlos Olalla as Leovigildo
Giovani Florido as Pancho
Franciso Javier López Lucero as Totito
Wendolee Ayala as Juanita
Laura Ofelia Reyes Marín as "La Tibu"
Emiliano Fong as Don Chema
J. Eduardo Murillo Aguilar as Bully boy
Carmen Vera as "La Lupana"
Judith Álvarez Juárez as Mimí
Production
Principal photography began on September 3, 2018, in San Ignacio, Baja California , also with locations in Tijuana .[ 9] [ 10] [ 11]
Release
Powder had its world premiere on October 20, 2019, at the 17th Morelia International Film Festival .[ 12] [ 13]
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.[ 14] La Razon [ 15]
Accolades
References
^ "Polvo" . Box Office Mojo . Retrieved 2023-06-02 .^ "Polvo (2019) - Financial Information" . The Numbers . Retrieved 2023-06-02 .^ "José María Yazpik debuta como director con 'Polvo' en el FICM" . Quién (in Spanish). 2019-10-21. Retrieved 2023-06-02 .^ "TCM 2020 | POLVO / POWDER" . Tucson Cine Mexico . Retrieved 2023-06-02 .^ "Polvo: José María Yazpik se reencuentra con su pasado" . Grupo Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). 2019-06-11. Retrieved 2023-06-02 .^ Sudcaliforniano, Florencio Banda | El. "POLVO una película muy choyera" . El Sudcaliforniano | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, sobre México, Baja California Sur y el Mundo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-06-02 . ^ "Reparto de Polvo (película 2019). Dirigida por José María Yázpik" . La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-06-02 .^ "Reparto Completo de Polvo (Cine.com)" . cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-06-02 .^ "Anuncian acuerdo para la filmación de película mexicana" . Revista NEO | Lideres del marketing y publicidad (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-06-02 .^ "THR3 Media Group, Alebrije Producciones y Tintorera coproducen la película Polvo" . PRODU.COM (in Spanish). 2019-01-29. Retrieved 2023-06-02 .^ Sudcaliforniano, Francisco Rueda | El. "[Video] Hoy se estrena "Polvo" la película filmada en San Ignacio" . El Sudcaliforniano | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, sobre México, Baja California Sur y el Mundo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-06-02 . ^ "José María Yazpik presentó Polvo en el 17° FICM" . moreliafilmfest.com (in Spanish). 2019-10-20. Retrieved 2023-06-02 .^ Sudcaliforniano, Francisco Rueda | El. " . El Sudcaliforniano | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, sobre México, Baja California Sur y el Mundo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-06-02 . ^ "Polvo - Crítica" . Cine PREMIERE (in Spanish). 2019-11-08. Retrieved 2023-06-02 .^ "José María Yazpik sorprende con su debut tras la cámara" . La Razón (in Spanish). 2019-11-09. Retrieved 2023-06-02 .^ "Conoce a los ganadores del 17° FICM" . moreliafilmfest.com (in Spanish). 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2023-06-02 .^ "Lista de nominados a los premios Canacine 2019 | Alta Fidelidad Magazine" (in Mexican Spanish). 2019-12-04. Retrieved 2023-06-02 .^ Artnewspress (2019-12-21). "Estos son los ganadores de los Premios CANACINE 2019 | Art news Press" . Retrieved 2023-06-02 . ^ "Conoce a los nominados a los Premios Ariel 2020" . moreliafilmfest.com (in Spanish). 2020-07-23. Retrieved 2023-06-02 .^ Gallegos, Ricardo (2020-09-28). "Ganadores del Premio Ariel 2020" . La Estatuilla . Retrieved 2023-06-02 .
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