Tempestad is a 2016 Mexican documentary film directed by Tatiana Huezo. It was selected as the Mexican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[1][2]
| Tempestad | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Tatiana Huezo |
| Written by | Tatiana Huezo |
| Cinematography | Ernesto Pardo |
Release dates |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
Two women who have suffered the brutal consequences of human trafficking in Mexico tell their stories.
Reception
The film has a rating of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes.[3]
Awards and nominations
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipients and nominees | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenix Awards[4] | 7 December 2016 | Best Documentary Feature | Pimienta Films, Cactus Films, and Terminal | Won |
| Best Documentary Cinematography | Ernesto Pardo | Won | ||
| Best Original Score | Leonardo Heiblum and Jacobo Lieberman | Won | ||
| Ariel Awards[5] | 11 July 2017 | Best Picture | Pimienta Films, Cactus Films, and Terminal | Nominated |
| Best Director | Tatiana Huezo | Won | ||
| Best Original Screenplay | Tatiana Huezo | Nominated | ||
| Best Documentary Feature | Tatiana Huezo | Won | ||
| Best Original Score | Leonardo Heiblum and Jacobo Lieberman | Nominated | ||
| Best Sound | Federico González Jordán, Lena Esquenazi, and Carlos Cortés | Won | ||
| Best Film Editing | Lucrecia Gutiérrez and Tatiana Huezo | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Ernesto Pardo | Won | ||
| International Emmy Awards[6] | 20 November 2017 | Best Documentary | Pimienta Films, Cactus Films, and Terminal | Nominated |
