Rojo Amanecer: El thriller que desafió la censura
Plano Errante
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How did a film shot clandestinely manage to evade state censorship and become one of the most powerful cinematic testimonies about the Tlatelolco massacre?
In this video essay, we explore the incredible story behind Rojo Amanecer—originally titled Bengalas en el Cielo (Flashlights in the Sky)—the film by Jorge Fons and Héctor Bonilla that was filmed almost entirely in secret, remained shelved for six months, and had to contend with the censorship of Carlos Salinas de Gortari's government before reaching theaters.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 — Prologue: The Danger of Filming in Secret
01:05 — The Clash with the State: The RTC's Absolute Rejection
02:11 — The Impossible Film
03:54 — Alien and Tlatelolco: The Sound of Invisible Terror
06:44 — The Secret Filming
11:20 — The Battle for the Premiere
12:07 — Six Months of Darkness
14:03 — Red Dawn
14:54 — The Film That Escaped
15:40 — Epilogue: The Indestructible Memory of a Nation
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Aún se me revuelve el estómago al recordar los momentos finales y la frustración/coraje durante el 2do acto de la película en que estalla la situación. Pedazazazo de historia, y qué terrible que sea de una innegable realidad.
Te agradezco infinitamente tu trabajo y tu esfuerzo, ojalá y hagas muchos más vídeos como este.
Muchas gracias.
Un abrazo a toda la comunidad.
Rojo Amanecer: El thriller que desafió la censura
Plano Errante
126,998 views
How did a film shot clandestinely manage to evade state censorship and become one of the most powerful cinematic testimonies about the Tlatelolco massacre?
In this video essay, we explore the incredible story behind Rojo Amanecer—originally titled Bengalas en el Cielo (Flashlights in the Sky)—the film by Jorge Fons and Héctor Bonilla that was filmed almost entirely in secret, remained shelved for six months, and had to contend with the censorship of Carlos Salinas de Gortari's government before reaching theaters.
If you're passionate about Mexican cinema, the hidden stories of the film industry, and soulful documentary video essays, subscribe to Plano Errante.
Video Chapters:
0:00 — Prologue: The Danger of Filming in Secret
01:05 — The Clash with the State: The RTC's Absolute Rejection
02:11 — The Impossible Film
03:54 — Alien and Tlatelolco: The Sound of Invisible Terror
06:44 — The Secret Filming
11:20 — The Battle for the Premiere
12:07 — Six Months of Darkness
14:03 — Red Dawn
14:54 — The Film That Escaped
15:40 — Epilogue: The Indestructible Memory of a Nation