Lethe

A quiet, watchful drift through a restless city, waiting alongside a photographer for something grim to surface.

Directed by

Rodrigo Dattoli

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Jaime Llera, María Fernanda Rojas, Juan Carlos Williams

Overview

A journey through the streets of Mexico City in search of capturing images of violent events that may be of public interest. Jaime Verde, a photojournalist specializing in crime news, drives through the labyrinthine metropolis, enveloped in its lights and sounds. His work consists of navigating daily life, waiting for the right moment; it is during this wait that the city reveals itself.

How it feels

Dark, tense and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Violence, crime, media, work

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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