La zona

To escape the violence and crime of the city, the inhabitants of a wealthy area of Mexico City have built high walls and complicated surveillance systems around their homes. One stormy night, three boys still manage to enter “la zona” to steal, with catastrophic consequences.

Rodrigo Plá’s La Zona is a dark thriller about fear and revenge, but also a powerful critique of society which reveals enormous class distinctions and egotism – a psychological drama about how far people are willing to go to defend their own security and wealth. Powerful performances and beautiful photography turn this into a highly watchable film. ith