Fireflies at El Mozote

Set during the Salvadoran civil war in the 1980s, the film focuses on the aftermath of the government massacre in the village of El Mozote. The story follows a young survivor who seeks vengeance for the loss of his family and home. Parallel to this, left-wing rebels attempt to use an underground radio network and an American journalist to expose government death squads and end the period of terror.

Written and directed by Ernesto Melara, this production is a co-production between the United States and El Salvador. It was produced by Moctesuma Esparza, Elias Axume, and Bob Yari through Premiere Entertainment Group, Yari Film Group, and Magenta Light Studios. The ensemble cast includes Paz Vega, Juan Pablo Shuk, Yancey Arias, Mena Suvari, Jeff Fahey, and Mateo Honles.

The movie was released on December 11, 2025, with a total runtime of 90 minutes. It blends elements of action, drama, history, and war. Based on a small number of votes, the film has a mixed audience reception, holding a rating of 5.2/10 on TMDB.