Fireflies at El Mozote
Luciérnagas en El Mozote
Synopsis
A boy seeks revenge after surviving El Mozote massacre in El Salvador, where government forces killed his family and destroyed his village - the deadliest civilian massacre in modern Latin America.
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US Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-16
Top Cast
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Paz Vega
Alma
Juan Pablo Shuk
Aurelio
Yancey Arias
Colonel Montenegro
Mena Suvari
Sarah
Jeff Fahey
Randall Walker
Mateo Honles
José Guevara
Ermis Cruz
Morales
Alexis Martínez
Sebastián
Rodrigo Trigueros
Maravilla
Carlos Aylagas
Eduardo
Jesús Vanegas
Mauricio
Teda Bertrand
Rafael
Jonny Ortiz
Clemente
Gabriel Pinto
Israel
Alejandro Henríquez
Chico
Luis Balibrera
Ramos
Lourdes Chávez
Teresa
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernesto Melara
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernesto Melara
- Original Score
- Mauricio Trabanino
- Original Title
- Luciérnagas en El Mozote
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, El Salvador
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Premiere Entertainment Group, Magenta Light Studios, Yari Film Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernesto Melara
Ernesto Melara
Mauricio Trabanino
Ernesto Melara
Claudia Castello
Carlos Rincon, Moctesuma Esparza, Elías Axume, Bob Yari, Stuart Alson
Department Leadership Roster
Ernesto Melara
Director
Ernesto Melara
Writer
Moctesuma Esparza
Producer
Elías Axume
Producer
Bob Yari
Producer
Mauricio Trabanino
Original Music Composer
Ernesto Melara
Director of Photography
Claudia Castello
Editor
Roberto Ayala
Production Design
Isaac Castellanos
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fireflies at El Mozote
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What is Fireflies at El Mozote about?
A boy seeks revenge after surviving El Mozote massacre in El Salvador, where government forces killed his family and destroyed his village - the deadliest civilian massacre in modern Latin America.
Who directed Fireflies at El Mozote?
Fireflies at El Mozote was directed by Ernesto Melara.
Who stars in Fireflies at El Mozote?
The principal cast of Fireflies at El Mozote includes Paz Vega, Juan Pablo Shuk, Yancey Arias, Mena Suvari, Jeff Fahey.
When was Fireflies at El Mozote released and how long is it?
Fireflies at El Mozote was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Fireflies at El Mozote?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fireflies at El Mozote was composed by Mauricio Trabanino.