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In the Pit

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Original title: En el hoyo
Year: 2006
Running time: 80 min.
Country: Mexico
Director: Juan Carlos Rulfo
Screenwriter: Juan Carlos Rulfo
Cast: Documentary
Music: Leonardo Heiblum
Cinematography: Juan Carlos Rulfo
Producer: La Media Luna Producciones, Euphoria Films México
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Several work crews battle to give a traffic-bogged, over-smogged Mexico City freeway an upper level in this earthy documentary from Juan Carlos Rulfo. Showcasing the jokes, curses and philosophizing of a little-seen underclass of the upper deck, the film fashions a tribute to those who keep “progress” moving, one brick and mortar at a time. His 1997 homage to his father, Juan, I Forgot, I Don't Remember, garnered praise in festivals around the world.

Awards: 2006: Ariel Awards: 3 Awards including Best Documentary and Sound. 4 Nominations

2006: Sundance: Grand Jury Prize (World Cinema - Documentary)

2006: La Habana: Best Documentary

2006: Gijon Film Festival: Official Selection

2006: BAFICI: Best Film

2006: Gijón Film Festival: nominated to Best Feature Film.

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In the Pit

2006

Juan Carlos Rulfo

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