Cinematic representations of the Mexican Narco War

Robert J. Bunker and José de Arimatéia da Cruz

Small Wars and Insurgencies, 2015, vol. 26, issue 4, 702-716

Abstract: This essay provides an overview of the eras of Mexican cinema followed by an analysis of 10 Spanish-language narco cinematic representations, an overview of the eras of American cinema followed by an analysis of 10 English language narco cinematic representations, and a conclusion that compares and contrasts the Mexican and US narco war cinematic experience. Due to divergent national trajectories – Mexico is engulfed in narco violence and corruption while the United States is not – more differences than similarities exist between these national cinematic genres. Dark spirituality themes are also increasingly evident in more recent narco war films.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/09592318.2015.1050821

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