Digna... hasta el último aliento (2004): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2004, Digna... hasta el último aliento is a notable film directed by Felipe Cazals, running about 117 minutes.

What it’s about. It is a dramatized feature length documentary film describing the life and works of the Mexican lawyer Digna Ochoa and Plácido, through her death. The action goes from her first kidnapping by the judicial police of the state of Veracruz, in August of 1988, to her tragic end in October of 2001, in Mexico City. More than sixty on screen testimonies unarguably highlight Digna´s heroic actions in defense of Human Rights. Likewise, many incidents in which Digna was harassed, deprived of her freedom and tortured with impunity, were dramatically recreated. Finally, the testimonies of Digna's fellow coworkers will underscore her determination not to succumb to threats, but rather, at the risk of losing her life, to shoulder with renewed resolve the task of defending Human Rights.

Who’s in it. Digna... hasta el último aliento stars Vanessa Bauche as Digna.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Digna... hasta el último aliento has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Digna... hasta el último aliento page.