VOICED : La crueldad en las maquiladoras de México irrumpe en Venecia de la mano de Vigas

Lorenzo Vigas presented his film La Caja at the Venice Film Festival, highlighting the harsh realities of maquiladoras in Mexico. The film, set in northern Mexico, explores themes like identity, violence, and labor exploitation. It follows a young boy, Hatzin, on a journey to retrieve his father's remains. The film was shot in Chihuahua, facing challenges like obtaining permissions from local drug cartels. Vigas, known for winning the León de Oro with Desde Allá, continues to make impactful films.

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