Powder (2019 film) explained

Powder
Director:José María Yazpik
Producer:Eamon O’Farrill
Mónica Lozano
Carlos Meza Yázpik
José María Yázpik
Starring:José María Yazpik
Cinematography:Tonatiuh Martínez
Editing:Miguel Schverdfinger
Music:Sergio Acosta
Andrés Sánchez Maher
Studio:Alebrije Producciones
Tintorera Producciones
Distributor:Diamond Films
Runtime:88 minutes
Country:Mexico
Language:Spanish
Gross:$361,238[1] [2]

Powder (Spanish: Polvo) is a 2019 Mexican crime comedy-drama film directed and starred by José María Yazpik (in his directorial debut) and written by Yazpik & Alejandro Ricaño.[3] 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.[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]

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] It was commercially released on November 8, 2019, in Mexican theaters.[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] 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.[15]

Accolades

YearAward / FestivalCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2019Morelia International Film FestivalBest Actress in a Mexican Feature FilmMariana Treviño[16]
Canacine AwardsBest FilmJosé María Yazpik[17]
Best Director
Best Actor[18]
2020Ariel AwardsBest Picture[19] [20]
Best Director
Best First Work
Best Original ScreenplayJosé María Yazpik & Alejandro Ricaño
Best ActorJosé María Yazpik
Best ActressMariana Treviño
Best Supporting ActorAdrián Vázquez
Best CinematographyTonatiuh Martínez
Best EditingMiguel Schverdfinger
Best Art DirectionBárbara Enriquez & Carmen Guerrero
Best Costume DesignAdela Cortázar

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Polvo . 2023-06-02 . Box Office Mojo.
  2. Web site: Polvo (2019) - Financial Information . 2023-06-02 . The Numbers.
  3. Web site: 2019-10-21 . José María Yazpik debuta como director con ‘Polvo’ en el FICM . 2023-06-02 . Quién . es.
  4. Web site: TCM 2020 POLVO / POWDER . 2023-06-02 . Tucson Cine Mexico . en.
  5. Web site: 2019-06-11 . Polvo: José María Yazpik se reencuentra con su pasado . 2023-06-02 . Grupo Milenio . es-MX.
  6. Web site: Sudcaliforniano . Florencio Banda El . POLVO una película muy choyera . 2023-06-02 . El Sudcaliforniano Noticias Locales, Policiacas, sobre México, Baja California Sur y el Mundo . es.
  7. Web site: 2023-06-02 . Reparto de Polvo (película 2019). Dirigida por José María Yázpik . 2023-06-02 . La Vanguardia . es.
  8. Web site: Reparto Completo de Polvo (Cine.com) . 2023-06-02 . cine.com . es.
  9. Web site: Anuncian acuerdo para la filmación de película mexicana . 2023-06-02 . Revista NEO Lideres del marketing y publicidad . es.
  10. Web site: 2019-01-29 . THR3 Media Group, Alebrije Producciones y Tintorera coproducen la película Polvo . 2023-06-02 . PRODU.COM . es.
  11. Web site: Sudcaliforniano . Francisco Rueda El . [Video] Hoy se estrena "Polvo" la película filmada en San Ignacio ]. 2023-06-02 . El Sudcaliforniano Noticias Locales, Policiacas, sobre México, Baja California Sur y el Mundo . es.
  12. Web site: 2019-10-20 . José María Yazpik presentó Polvo en el 17° FICM . 2023-06-02 . moreliafilmfest.com . es.
  13. Web site: Sudcaliforniano . Francisco Rueda El . "Polvo", película grabada en San Ignacio entre las 10 más populares de Netflix . 2023-06-02 . El Sudcaliforniano Noticias Locales, Policiacas, sobre México, Baja California Sur y el Mundo . es.
  14. Web site: 2019-11-08 . Polvo - Crítica . 2023-06-02 . Cine PREMIERE . es.
  15. Web site: 2019-11-09 . José María Yazpik sorprende con su debut tras la cámara . 2023-06-02 . La Razón . es.
  16. Web site: 2019-10-24 . Conoce a los ganadores del 17° FICM . 2023-06-02 . moreliafilmfest.com . es.
  17. Web site: 2019-12-04 . Lista de nominados a los premios Canacine 2019 Alta Fidelidad Magazine . 2023-06-02 . es-MX.
  18. Web site: Artnewspress . 2019-12-21 . Estos son los ganadores de los Premios CANACINE 2019 Art news Press . 2023-06-02 . en-US.
  19. Web site: 2020-07-23 . Conoce a los nominados a los Premios Ariel 2020 . 2023-06-02 . moreliafilmfest.com . es.
  20. Web site: Gallegos . Ricardo . 2020-09-28 . Ganadores del Premio Ariel 2020 . 2023-06-02 . La Estatuilla . en.