Traficantes de Niños
Traficantes de Niños

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Traficantes de Niños

1992
Movie
90 min
Spanish

Film about child trafficking in México.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Luis MandokiGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

This film follows the harrowing journey of children being trafficked across borders. A dedicated detective and a compassionate social worker team up to dismantle a ruthless international child trafficking ring. They face immense danger as they navigate the dark underworld to rescue the victims and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Critical Reception

Traficantes de Niños received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics commending its urgent subject matter and strong performances, particularly from Joaquim de Almeida. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable or overly grim. Despite this, the film was noted for its attempt to bring attention to a critical social issue.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its important social commentary on child trafficking.

  • Joaquim de Almeida's performance was widely highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some critics noted the film's grim tone and predictable plot elements.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this film on Google is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was produced as a Spanish-Mexican co-production, aiming to shed light on the international nature of child trafficking.

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