La Civil

La Civil, inspired by true events, received an 8-minute standing-ovation at the Cannes Film Festival. The setting is Northern Mexico. Cielo’s teenage daughter has been kidnapped. When local authorities fail to assist in the search, Cielo takes the issue into her own hands. A film that keeps viewers hooked until the very end, La Civil illuminates the dangerous reality of everyday life and explores the influence of our emotions on ethical and moral agendas.