Mexico 86

Set in 1976, this drama and thriller follows Maria, a Guatemalan activist fighting a corrupt military dictatorship. Forced to flee to Mexico for her safety, she leaves her son behind. A decade later, her son joins her in exile, creating a conflict between her commitment to her political cause and her responsibilities as a mother.

Bérénice Bejo stars as Maria, appearing alongside Matheo Labbe, Leonardo Ortizgris, Julieta Egurrola, Guie Cuyun, and Fermín Martínez. The film was written and directed by César Díaz, marking his second feature following Our Mothers from 2019. This production was a collaboration between companies from Belgium, Mexico, and France, including Pimienta Films, France 3 Cinéma, RTBF, and Proximus. The movie has a runtime of 89 minutes.