Herod's Law

Original title: La ley de Herodes

1999
R
2h 3m

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7.8/10

7.3K

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Mexico, 1949. The fable of a janitor turned Mayor on a little town lost in the Mexican desert, who gradually realizes how far his new acquainted power and corruption can get him.

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Dark Comedy Comedy Crime Drama Mystery

A naive man appointed as an acting mayor of a small town turns into a corrupt politician capable of anything to stay in power.A naive man appointed as an acting mayor of a small town turns into a corrupt politician capable of anything to stay in power.A naive man appointed as an acting mayor of a small town turns into a corrupt politician capable of anything to stay in power.

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IMDb RATING

7.8/10

7.3K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 21 wins & 8 nominations

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Trivia
This was the first Mexican film that showed the name of the official Party (Partido Revolucionario Institucional, or P.R.I.). In past times, filmmakers had to change the party's name to avoid censorship.

Connections
Followed by Hell (2010)

Soundtracks
Que me lleve la tristeza
Written by Marcial Alejandro
Performed by Salvador 'Negro' Ojeda (as Salvador "El Negro" Ojeda)

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9/10

Funny portrait of Mexico

A great film! Captures the essence of Mexico's political life, with a lot of humor and a great story. It's also a very well made... the story is perfectly constructed, the photography is beautiful and the acting is top of the line, with Demian Alcazar and Pedro Armendariz, Jr. clearly stealing the show. For Mexicans it should be a rather bittersweet experience... you can't help but laugh at the situation, but it's also so real that you can feel a little frustrated with your government. Filmed almost entirely in brown and sepia tones, to make it as close to 'black and white' as possible.