Una película de policías
A Cop Movie

Raúl Briones
Una película de policías | A Cop Movie by Alonso Ruizpalacios
MEX 2021, Competition
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The police force, that most controversial of institutions in Mexico, occupies a particular place in society, being both central and an adjunct to the system. This topic has unquestionably held an enduring fascination for the film industry. There is a constant fear and uncertainty associated with having a father, a brother or a daughter in the police force. But there is also the pride or envy inspired by the uniform, as well as courage and a sense of duty. Simultaneously referring to and displacing these familiar representations, Alonso Ruizpalacios boldly integrates the role-playing aspect of the police officer and reclaims the “cop movie” genre, turning it into an audacious experiment at the blurry boundary between fiction and reality. Taken from a police poetry competition, the opening quote playfully invites us to witness this worthwhile exercise in self-awareness.
With
- Mónica Del Carmen (Teresa)
- Raúl Briones (Montoya)
Crew
Director | Alonso Ruizpalacios |
Screenplay | Alonso Ruizpalacios, David Gaitán |
Cinematography | Emiliano Villanueva |
Editing | Yibrán Asuad |
Sound Design | Javier Umpierrez |
Sound | Isabel Muñoz Cota |
Production Design | Julieta Álvarez Icaza |
Costumes | Ximena Barbachano de Agüero |
Make-Up | Itzel Peña García |
Casting | Bernardo Velasco |
Assistant Director | Pablo Pérez Lombardini |
Production Manager | Juan Manuel Hernández |
Producers | Daniela Alatorre, Elena Fortes |
Executive Producers | Daniela Alatorre, Elena Fortes |
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Yibrán Asuad, Elena Fortes, Alonso Ruizpalacios
The editor, the producer and the director of the Mexican film at the Photo Call.
Una película de policías · Competition · Freiluftkino Museumsinsel · Jun 12, 2021

Yibrán Asuad
The editor who has won the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution at the Photo Call.
Una película de policías · Competition · Freiluftkino Museumsinsel · Jun 12, 2021

Elena Fortes
The producer at the Photo Call.
Una película de policías · Competition · Freiluftkino Museumsinsel · Jun 12, 2021

Alonso Ruizpalacios
The director takes questions from the press.
Una película de policías · Competition · Freiluftkino Museumsinsel · Jun 12, 2021

Yibrán Asuad
For his masterful work the editor is honored with this year's Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution.
Una película de policías · Competition · Freiluftkino Museumsinsel · Jun 12, 2021

Alonso Ruizpalacios, Carlo Chatrian
The director with the Artistic Director before the premiere.
Una película de policías · Competition · Freiluftkino Museumsinsel · Jun 12, 2021

Yibrán Asuad, Elena Fortes, Alonso Ruizpalacios, Carlo Chatrian
The film team with the Artistic Director at the film talk before the premiere.
Una película de policías · Competition · Freiluftkino Museumsinsel · Jun 12, 2021

Alonso Ruizpalacios
Hello!
Una película de policías · Competition · Freiluftkino Museumsinsel · Jun 12, 2021

Yibrán Asuad
The winner of the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution.
Una película de policías · Competition · Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution · Freiluftkino Museumsinsel · Jun 13, 2021

Adina Pintilie, Yibrán Asuad
The jury member with the winner of the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution.
Una película de policías · Competition · Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution · Freiluftkino Museumsinsel · Jun 13, 2021

Yibrán Asuad
Una película de policías · Competition · Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution · Freiluftkino Museumsinsel · Jun 13, 2021

Elena Fortes, Alonso Ruizpalacios, Yibrán Asuad
The producer, the director and the editor at the Awards Ceremony.
Una película de policías · Competition · Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution · Freiluftkino Museumsinsel · Jun 13, 2021

Yibrán Asuad
Una película de policías · Competition · Jun 12, 2021
© Jens Koch

Alonso Ruizpalacios
Una película de policías · Competition · Jun 12, 2021
© Jens Koch
Yibrán Asuad | Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution
Video message by the award winner.
Una película de policías | A Cop Movie
Competition · Galas & Awards · Mar 05, 2021
Announcement of the Jury Decisions: Competition
The members of the International Jury - Ildikó Enyedi, Nadav Lapid, Adina Pintilie, Mohammad Rasoulof, Gianfranco Rosi and Jasmila Žbanić - have decided on the prizes in the Competition during the Industry Event.
Una película de policías | A Cop Movie
Competition · Galas & Awards · Mar 05, 2021
Alonso Ruizpalacios

The Mexican writer, film and theatre director studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. His debut feature, Güeros, had its world premiere in Panorama and went on to win over 40 prizes at international festivals including the Best First Feature Award at the 2014 Berlinale and Mexican Premio Ariel awards in five different categories. His second feature, Museum, won the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay at the 2018 Berlinale and awards for Best Director at the Athens and Morelia film festivals. His third, A Cop Movie, screened in the Berlinale Competition and won a Golden Ariel for Best Documentary.
Filmography (selection)
2005 Fonda Susilla; series 2008 Café Paraíso (Paradise Coffee); short film 2009 Expedición 1808 (Expedition 1808); series 2010 El último canto del pájaro Cú (The Last Song of the Cu Bird); short film 2014 Güeros (Gueros) 2016 Verde (Green); short film 2018 Museo (Museum) · Aquí en la tierra (Here on Earth); series, 2 episodes · Vida (Life); series, 1 episode · Narcos: México (Narcos: Mexico); series, 2 episodes 2021 Una película de policías (A Cop Movie) 2022 Outer Range; series, 2 episodes 2024 La Cocina
Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2024