Son of Monarchs
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| Spanish | Hijo de Monarcas |
| Directed by | Alexis Gambis |
| Written by | Alexis Gambis |
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| Cinematography | Alejandro Mejía |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
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| Languages | Spanish English |
Son of Monarchs (Template:Lang-es) is an American-Mexican drama film directed and written by Alexis Gambis. The film stars Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Alexia Rasmussen, Lázaro Gabino Rodríguez, Noé Hernández, Paulina Gaitán and William Mapother.[1]
The film had its world premiere at the 2020 Morelia International Film Festival[2], followed by a screening at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2021.[3]
Plot
After the death of his grandmother, a Mexican biologist living in New York City returns to his hometown nestled in the majestic monarch butterfly forests of Michoacán after many years. The journey forces him to face the traumas of the past and reflect on his new hybrid identity, launching him into a personal and spiritual metamorphosis.
Cast
- Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Mendel
- Alexia Rasmussen as Sarah
- Lázaro Gabino Rodríguez
- Noé Hernández as Simon
- Paulina Gaitán as Brisa
- William Mapother as Bob
- Electra Avellan as Lucía
Release
The film had its premiere in the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2021 in the Next section.[4]
Critical response
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 100% based on reviews from 8 critics, with an average rating of 6/10.[5]
References
- ^ Explica.co (December 16, 2020). "The Mexican films that are part of Sundance 2021". www.explica.co. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
- ^ https://moreliafilmfest.com/en/peliculas/hijo-de-monarcas/
- ^ "Sundance - FPG". Sundance. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
- ^ Debruge, Peter (December 15, 2020). "Sundance Film Festival Lineup Features 38 First-Time Directors, Including Rebecca Hall and Robin Wright". Variety. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
- ^ "Son of Monarchs (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved February 1, 2021.