Tlatelolco, Summer of 68'
Tlatelolco, Summer of 68'

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Tlatelolco, Summer of 68'

2013
Movie
105 min
Spanish

As Mexico prepares to host the 1968 Olympics, students and civilians are uniting on the streets to protest the authoritarian government. Tensions are running high and the eyes of the world are on Mexico and President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz. Ana Maria, a student photographer and daughter of a high-ranking official, finds herself embroiled in the movement and is swept off her feet by Félix, a working-class architecture student. This film remembers the events that led to one of the darkest chapters in Mexico’s recent history: the massacre at Tlatelolco, 10 days before the opening of the Olympic Games.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Carlos BoladoGenres: Drama, History, Romance

Plot Summary

In Mexico City during the summer of 1968, a passionate love affair unfolds against the backdrop of escalating political tensions. As student protests intensify, leading up to the tragic Tlatelolco massacre, the young lovers find their relationship tested by the turbulent events surrounding them. Their personal lives become intertwined with the nation's struggle for freedom and justice.

Critical Reception

The film was met with a mixed reception, praised for its emotional depth and historical context but sometimes criticized for its pacing and narrative focus. It brought a sensitive topic to the forefront of Mexican cinema, resonating with audiences who remembered or learned about the events of 1968.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt to dramatize a significant historical event in Mexican history.

  • The romantic subplot was seen by some as a compelling way to humanize the larger political drama.

  • Criticisms often pointed to a desire for a more in-depth exploration of the political events themselves.

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Fun Fact

The film recreates the atmosphere of Mexico City in 1968, aiming for historical accuracy in its depiction of the student movement and the tragic events that culminated in the Tlatelolco massacre.

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