The Guardian of the Monarchs

The Guardian of the Monarchs is a Mexican documentary that investigates the life and disappearance of Homero Gómez González. An ecologist and activist, Gómez worked to protect the monarch butterfly populations in the forests of Michoacán. The film examines how his efforts for conservation were hindered by corruption, organized crime, and international trade interests.

Written and directed by Emiliano Ruprah de Fina, the film was produced by Península Films and Entertainment. The production features archive footage of Homero Gómez González alongside performances by Juan Pablo Cruz García, Carlos Montiel, and María Lourdes Eufemia Villanueva. With a runtime of 92 minutes, the film has received a positive response from viewers, holding a rating of 7.7/10 on TMDB based on 17 votes.