The Mighty Victoria
2021 Mexican film
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The Mighty Victoria (Spanish: El Poderoso Victoria) is a 2021 Mexican adventure comedy-drama film written and directed by Raúl Ramón in his directorial debut.[3] Starring Damián Alcázar, Gerardo Oñate, Joaquín Cosío, Roberto Sosa, Edgar Vivar, Lorena de la Torre and Luis Felipe Tovar.[4]
Jesús Chávez
Raúl Ramón
Victor Solorio
Fabiola Velázquez
Daniel Zavalza
Gerardo Oñate
Joaquín Cosío
Roberto Sosa
Edgar Vivar
Lorena de la Torre
Luis Felipe Tovar
| El Poderoso Victoria | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Raúl Ramón |
| Written by | Raúl Ramón |
| Produced by | Red Albert Jesús Chávez Raúl Ramón Victor Solorio Fabiola Velázquez Daniel Zavalza |
| Starring | Damián Alcázar Gerardo Oñate Joaquín Cosío Roberto Sosa Edgar Vivar Lorena de la Torre Luis Felipe Tovar |
| Cinematography | Raúl Ramón |
| Edited by | Bernardo Pérez Tinajero |
| Music by | Fernando Velázquez |
Production company | Vertigo Films |
| Distributed by | Cinépolis Distribución |
Release dates |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
| Box office | $382,587[1][2] |
Synopsis
In the middle of the Mexican desert in 1936, is the town La Esperanza where they are informed of the closure of the mine, their main source of income, and with it the suspension of the railway route, their only means of communication with the rest of civilization. The young mechanic Durán must choose between giving up his roots by crossing the northern border, or helping a group of residents build their own steam train.[5]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[6][7]
- Gerardo Oñate as Durán
- Damián Alcázar as Don Federico
- Roberto Sosa as The Wixárrika Indian
- Edgar Vivar as Don Edgar
- Eduardo España as Telegraphist
- Luis Felipe Tovar as The one-eyed
- Said Sandoval as "El Cheque"
- Rogeiro Martín del Campo as "El Sinaloa"
- Alberto Trujillo as "The Donkey"
- Joaquín Cosío as Jacinto the Machinist
- Lorena de la Torre as Victoria
- Adal Ramones as Raúl Martínez
- Daniel Martínez as Lic. Daniel Martínez
- Alonso Echánove as Tata Julio
- Ana Monterrubio as Fabiola
- Paulino Partida as Epigmenio
- Iñaki Ramón as Antonio
- Belén Rodríguez as Dona Carmelita
- José Sefami as Don Julián
- Andy Chavez de Moore as María Luisa
- Cornelio García as Male Octogenarian
- Martha Morales as Female Octogenarian
- Sonia Sánchez as Nun 1
- Karen Flores as Nun 2
- Helena Corona as Brunette woman
- Javier Lacroix as Priest
- Nena Aceves as "La Güera"
Production
Principal photography began on May 9, 2019, at Mapimí and Ojuela Bridge in Durango, Mexico.[8][9] It was also filmed in Jalisco, Puebla & Aguascalientes.[10]
Release
It initially premiered in Mexico on November 4, 2021, at the Guadalajara International Film Festival.[11] It was commercially released on November 24, 2022, in Mexican theaters.[12]
Reception
Critical reception
Irving Torres Yllán from Cine NT called the film a candid effort to tell a story suitable for the whole family, as well as possessing good special effects. However, it also highlights the rhythm that fails at times, the unbelievable situations and the lack of emotion in its soundtrack.[13] Loretta Chnattiri from Código Spaghetti highlights the fidelity of the tape in recreating the atmosphere of the thirties, in addition to calling the film more of a visual spectacle because the script and the direction of the actors are described as poor.[14]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Guadalajara International Film Festival | Best Feature Film - Audience Award | The Mighty Victoria | Won | [15] |
| Prague Film Festival | Best Film | Won | [16] | ||
| 2022 | Ferrara Film Festival | Best Director | Raúl Ramón | Won | [17] |
| San Diego Latino Film Festival | Best Narrative Feature - Audience Award | The Mighty Victoria | Won | [18] | |
| Canacine Awards | Best Newcomer - Male | Gerardo Oñate | Nominated | [19] | |
| Industry Development | The Mighty Victoria | Won | [20] | ||
| 2023 | Diosas de Plata | Best Film | Raúl Ramón & Fabiola Velázquez | Nominated | [21] |
| Best First Work | Raúl Ramón | Nominated | |||
| Best Direction | Nominated | ||||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor | Damián Alcázar | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Joaquín Cosío | Won | [22] | ||
| Best Newcomer - Male | Gerardo Oñate | Nominated | [21] | ||
| Best Actor in a Minor Role | Luis Felipe Tovar | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in a Minor Role | Lorena de la Torre | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Raúl Ramón | Won | [22] | ||
| Best Music | Fernando Velázquez | Nominated | [21] | ||
| Best Original Song | Belén Rodríguez ("El Poderoso Victoria") | Nominated | [23] | ||
| Ariel Awards | Best Costume Design | Mayra Juárez | Nominated | [24][25] | |
| Best Special Effects | Elliot Rebollar Feregrino | Nominated |