Tigers Are Not Afraid

Tigers Are Not Afraid is a dark adventure that could be taken right off the page of a Stephen King novel. Set in the shadow of Mexico's drug wars, it follows Estrella, a eleven year-old girl who, after her mother disappears, starts hearing her voice at night and being haunted by mystical beings. Her mother's disappearance also leads Estrella to make acquaintance with a gang of homeless kids, led by the charismatic young boy Shine. He is on the run from the infamous gangster Caco, and to escape his wrath, Estrella and the boys must use all their street smartness. However, the voices Estrella hears and the ghostly beings that she senses, urge her to take revenge instead.

The elements of magic realism take nothing away from the realism of the story; after all, we know that ghost towns and criminal gangs are a part of everyday life in parts of Mexico. Tigers Are Not Afraid will make your heart skip an extra beat, but also show you glimpses of hope. SZG

DARK MAGIC SCREENING: On November 14th we will set the stage for a thriller night to remember as we screen the film in Kulturkirken Jakob. The screening is a cooperation with the Embassy of Mexico. Stay tuned for more information about the event!

Issa López is an experienced director, screenwriter and producer. Several of her films have done great at the box office in Mexico and have also received a theatrical release in the U.S. Her musical comedy Casi Divas (2008) was scored by the renowned composer Hans Zimmer. After Tigers Are Not Afraid, her third feature film as a director, she has released a fourth film in 2018.