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Battle in Heaven (2005)

Original title: Batalla en el cielo

2005-05-15 · 1h 36m · ES
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Set in Mexico City, Carlos Reygadas's sexually explicit drama centers on a man in turmoil over his past actions. Chauffer Marcos feels compelled to reveal a dark secret to his boss's daughter, Ana, a wealthy woman who works as a prostitute just for the thrill of it. Marcos confesses that he and his wife committed a crime that ended in horrible tragedy. Haunted by his past, Marcos searches for redemption.

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Carlos ReygadasDirector, Writer
Budget
$1.6M
Box office
$253.5K

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Top billed cast

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Marcos HernándezMarcos HernándezMarcosAnapola MushkadizAnapola MushkadizAnaBertha RuizBertha RuizMarcos' WifeDavid BornsteinDavid BornsteinJaimeRosalinda RamirezRosalinda RamirezVikyEstela TamarizEstela TamarizInesEl AbueloEl AbueloChief of PoliceBrenda AnguloBrenda AnguloMadameEl MagoEl MagoPreacherDiego Martínez VignattiDiego Martínez VignattiSoccer PlayerFrancisco 'El Gato' MartínezFrancisco 'El Gato' MartínezGas Station AttendantAlejandro MayarAlejandro MayarPolice Inspector

Keywords

Mexico cityErotic movieNew mexican cinema

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityMexico City · Erotic Movie · New Mexican CinemaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference440891Actor preference133279 · 1044560 · 1044561Country preferenceDe

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Frequently asked questions about Battle in Heaven

What is Battle in Heaven about?

Set in Mexico City, Carlos Reygadas's sexually explicit drama centers on a man in turmoil over his past actions. Chauffer Marcos feels compelled to reveal a dark secret to his boss's daughter, Ana, a wealthy woman who works as a prostitute just for the thrill of it. Marcos confesses that he and his wife committed a crime that ended in horrible tragedy. Haunted by his past, Marcos searches for redemption.

How long is Battle in Heaven?

Battle in Heaven has a runtime of 96 minutes.