Beyond the Beyond
Originally released in 2008. Beyond the Beyond is a feature film. directed by Lourdes Portillo.
Synopsis
Portillo’s most recent work uses a range of narrative elements to explore the realities of shifting global wealth and drug trafficking along the Mayan coastline of Mexico. Real conversations with tourist guides, merchants, and American expats about the corruption and violence caused by drug trafficking are interspersed with stylized narrative scenes that reveal documentary filmmakers’ heroic preoccupations.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beyond the Beyond about?
Portillo’s most recent work uses a range of narrative elements to explore the realities of shifting global wealth and drug trafficking along the Mayan coastline of Mexico. Real conversations with...
Who directed Beyond the Beyond?
Beyond the Beyond was directed by Lourdes Portillo.
When was Beyond the Beyond released?
Beyond the Beyond was released on July 25, 2008 in theaters.