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Kokoloko

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In a small village on the Oaxacan coast, Marisol dreams of joining a self-defense group and living in freedom. In reality, she is constantly navigating a battle between the two men who seek to control her destiny: her passionate lover, Mundo, and her violent cousin Mauro, who keeps her captive.

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Wendy Ide Screen International 06/22/2020
If it feels a little woozy and directionless at times, the sweat-stained, grubby aesthetic and sudden explosions of violence mean that it is never dull. Go to Full Review Monica Castillo Remezcla 05/15/2020
Set in a picturesque coastal town in Mexico, the trio meets a series of terrible events through an almost experimental, unpolished style in this stunning colorful 16mm film. Go to Full Review Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter 05/03/2020
After a potent first half-hour, the narrative comes alive more fitfully, making Kokoloko easier to admire than to be swept up by. Go to Full Review Alan Zilberman Washington City Paper 10/08/2020
Kokoloko is an unlikely travelogue since so much of the story involves mayhem and murder, but the 16mm imagery is a pleasure to behold. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 04/28/2020
3.5/5
Arriving like a sun-dappled nightmare from an old cinema scrapbook languishing in some lost and found bin. Go to Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest 04/26/2020
A moving reflection of a gifted filmmaker returning to his roots, reenergized and seeing things clearly once more. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Gerardo Naranjo

Director

Noé Hernández

Mundo

Alejandra Herrera

Marisol

Eduardo Mendizábal

Mauro

Gerardo Naranjo

Writer

Gerardo Naranjo

Cinematographer

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Kokoloko

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Movie Info

Synopsis In a small village on the Oaxacan coast, Marisol dreams of joining a self-defense group and living in freedom. In reality, she is constantly navigating a battle between the two men who seek to control her destiny: her passionate lover, Mundo, and her violent cousin Mauro, who keeps her captive.
Director
Gerardo Naranjo
Screenwriter
Gerardo Naranjo
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 45m
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