

The Mayor
El Alcalde
Synopsis
The film tells the story of Mauricio Fernandez, mayor of the wealthiest municipality in Latin America, located in the North of Mexico. He presents himself as a polemical figure who takes justice into his own hands in order to "clean" his municipality of the drug cartels' presence. Mauricio is a key character to better understand the present situation in Mexico and through the unusual views of this politician, the audience will be a privileged witnesses of an scenario where political tasks and excessive violence mingle with one another.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
TEASER DEL DOCUMENTAL "EL ALCALDE"
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-07
Top Cast
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- Director
- Emiliano Altuna, Diego Enrique Osorno, Carlos Rossini
- Screenplay & Story
- Analía Solomonoff
- Original Score
- Daniel Hidalgo
- Original Title
- El Alcalde
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- bambú|audiovisual, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emiliano Altuna, Diego Enrique Osorno, Carlos Rossini
Analía Solomonoff
Daniel Hidalgo
Carlos Rossini
Pedro G. García
Carlos Rossini, Emiliano Altuna
Department Leadership Roster
Emiliano Altuna
Director
Daniel Hidalgo
Original Music Composer
Diego Enrique Osorno
Director
Carlos Rossini
Director
Carlos Rossini
Producer
Pedro G. García
Editor
Emiliano Altuna
Producer
Carlos Rossini
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Mayor.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mayor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mayor about?
The film tells the story of Mauricio Fernandez, mayor of the wealthiest municipality in Latin America, located in the North of Mexico. He presents himself as a polemical figure who takes justice into his own hands in order to "clean" his municipality of the drug cartels' presence. Mauricio is a key character to better understand the present situation in Mexico and through the unusual views of this politician, the audience will be a privileged witnesses of an scenario where political tasks and excessive violence mingle with one another.
Who directed The Mayor?
The Mayor was directed by Emiliano Altuna, Diego Enrique Osorno, Carlos Rossini.
Who stars in The Mayor?
The principal cast of The Mayor includes Mauricio Fernández Garza, Bill Clinton, Octavio Paz, Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas Solórzano, Fidel Castro.
When was The Mayor released and how long is it?
The Mayor was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mayor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mayor was composed by Daniel Hidalgo.




















