Battle in Heaven

– Set in Mexico City, Carlos Reygadas's sexually explicit drama centers on a man in turmoil over his p..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 38 Minutes
Release Year:
2005
Original Name:
Batalla en el cielo
Battle in Heaven
Battle in Heaven (2005) - Also known as Batalla en el cielo

Set in Mexico City, Carlos Reygadas's sexually explicit drama centers on a man in turmoil over his past actions. Chauffer Marcos feels compelled to reveal a dark secret to his boss's daughter, Ana, a wealthy woman who works as a prostitute just for the thrill of it. Marcos confesses that he and his wife committed a crime that ended in horrible tragedy. Haunted by his past, Marcos searches for redemption.

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Release Date:

26 Oct 2005

Language:

Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:
Unrated

Battle in Heaven

Battle in Heaven
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Plot:

A working-class man named Marcos and his wife kidnap a baby for ransom money, but it goes tragically wrong when the infant dies. In another world is Ana, the daughter of the general for whom he drives, who does sexual acts to any man for pleasure. Marcos confesses his guilt to her in his troubled search for relief, and then finds himself on his knees amid the multitude of believers moving slowly toward the Basilica in honor of the Lady of Guadalupe.

Awards:

1 win & 3 nominations.

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Internet Movie Database:
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
49%
Metacritic:
56%

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