Debanhi: Who Killed Our Daughter?
On September 18, HBO Max released “Debanhi: Who Killed Our Daughter?”, a four-episode documentary series produced by BTF Media under the Max Original label. The production reconstructs key moments of Debanhi Escobar’s disappearance and death in April 2021 in Nuevo León, a case that not only shocked Mexico but also sparked a national debate on violence against women and authorities’ response.
Featuring exclusive testimonies from Debanhi’s parents, Mario Escobar and Dolores Bazaldúa, along with journalists, lawyers, and experts, the series explores the context, media coverage, and social impact of the case.
- Who is Debanhi Escobar? – Debanhi Escobar was a 19-year-old student whose tragic death in April 2021 in Nuevo León sparked a national conversation about violence against women and the role of authorities.
- Why is this documentary important? – The series sheds light on Debanhi’s case, providing insights from her parents and experts to understand the context, media coverage, and social implications of this heart-wrenching incident.
40 Years of the 1985 Earthquake: Memory and Resilience on Screen
The commemoration of the 1985 earthquake also arrives on screen in two complementary formats.
- Prime Video premieres the second season of “Cada minuto cuenta“, a series that relives the chaos and heroism of those days. The new episodes focus on rescuing newborns at the General Hospital, students trapped in Tlatelolco, and tensions between civil society and overwhelmed authorities.
- Documentary “8.1 La Magnitud del Cambio” – Presented by the Government of Mexico City and Capital 21, this documentary compiles archival material, interviews with experts and survivors, and a call to strengthen the culture of prevention.
The Dead: Literature and High-Impact Productions
Netflix continues to bet on national stories with “Las muertas“, a series by Luis Estrada based on Jorge Ibargüengoitia’s novel.
- What makes “Las muertas” significant? – The series represents a substantial investment in Mexico’s audiovisual industry, generating over $350 million in economic impact, employing 425 local suppliers, and constructing 160 sets across 13 cities. The story fictionalizes the rise and fall of the Baladro sisters, blending dark humor and tragedy in a raw portrayal of 1960s Mexico.
Amores Perros
The 25th anniversary of “Amores Perros” is celebrated with a theatrical re-release across Latin America starting October 9 and its arrival on MUBI on October 24.
- What is the significance of this re-release? – The remastered version, supervised by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, offers a new visual and auditory experience of the film that put Mexican cinema on the global map.
- Accompanying events – The celebration includes an international exhibition, “Sueño Perro: Celuloid Installation,” opening in Milan, Mexico City, and Los Angeles, as well as the release of the book “Amores Perros” by MACK Books, featuring previously unseen production materials, storyboards, and texts from figures like Denis Villeneuve and Jorge Volpi.
Whether at home or in a cinema, September and October are shaping up to be months for reflection. The content arriving on screen aims not only to entertain but also to open dialogues about justice, historical memory, resilience, and the role of art as a catalyst for change.
