Hijo de Sicario
When a cartel gunman is killed, he leaves behind Sujo, his beloved 4-year-old son. The shadow of violence surrounds Sujo during each stage of his life in the isolated Mexican countryside. As he grows into a man, Sujo finds that fulfilling his father’s destiny may be inescapable.
Festivals & awards
Sundance Film Festival: Grand Jury Prize
Sofia International Film Festival: Grand Prix
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Press voices
«A work of tremendous lyrical potency, even more intricate in meaning and scope than the pair’s earlier stunner, Hijo de Sicario thunderously demonstrates why Valdez and Rondero stand among those soon to be regarded as the new masters of Mexican cinema.» Indiewire
«Its atmosphere, texture and humanity confirm Rondero and Valadez as talents to watch.» The Hollywood Reporter
«An optimistic entry in a traditionally brutal genre, Hijo de Sicario is a story about defying gravity. If anything, it’s more like Richard Linklater’s Boyhood, as the filmmakers check in on Sujo (played by two actors) over the years.» Variety
«It’s a very rich palette that makes Hijo de Sicario a burning and beguiling film.» Cineuropa
«A satisfying and impressively acted drama.» Screen Daily