Battle in Heaven
Batalla en el cielo
Synopsis
Set in Mexico City, Carlos Reygadas's sexually explicit drama centers on a man in turmoil over his past actions. Chauffer Marcos feels compelled to reveal a dark secret to his boss's daughter, Ana, a wealthy woman who works as a prostitute just for the thrill of it. Marcos confesses that he and his wife committed a crime that ended in horrible tragedy. Haunted by his past, Marcos searches for redemption.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Marcos
Anapola Mushkadiz
Ana
Bertha Ruiz
Esposa de Marcos
David Bornstein
Jaime
Rosalinda Ramírez
Viky
Estela Martínez Tremari
Inés
Luis Lozada
Predicador
Diego Martínez Vignatti
Vignatti
Francisco 'El Gato' Martínez
Gasolinero
Alejandro Mayar
Jefe de policía
Chavo Nava
Conductor neurótico
Michelle Aizpuru
Adolescentes que llegan de fiesta
Jorge Bacha
Hombre en silla de ruedas
Grace Ávila
Mujer de servicio
Sofía Tremari
Amiga de Inés
Brenda Angulo
Madame
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 20, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$254K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.16x
-$1.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Reygadas
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Reygadas
- Original Score
- John Tavener
- Original Title
- Batalla en el cielo
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Belgium, France, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $1.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $254K
- Production Studios
- Mantarraya Producciones, No Dream Cinema, Société Parisienne de Production, Essential Filmproduktion, Tarantula, MackeyCo, ZDF/Arte, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Reygadas
Carlos Reygadas
John Tavener
Diego Martínez Vignatti
Carlos Reygadas, Nicolas Schmerkin, Adoración G. Elipe
Susanne Marian, Carlos Reygadas, Philippe Bober, Jaime Romandia
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Reygadas
Writer
Carlos Reygadas
Director
Carlos Reygadas
Editor
Nicolas Schmerkin
Editor
Susanne Marian
Producer
Carlos Reygadas
Producer
Philippe Bober
Producer
Adoración G. Elipe
Editor
Benjamin Mirguet
Editor
Jaime Romandia
Producer
Diego Martínez Vignatti
Director of Photography
John Tavener
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Battle in Heaven.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Battle in Heaven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Battle in Heaven about?
Set in Mexico City, Carlos Reygadas's sexually explicit drama centers on a man in turmoil over his past actions. Chauffer Marcos feels compelled to reveal a dark secret to his boss's daughter, Ana, a wealthy woman who works as a prostitute just for the thrill of it. Marcos confesses that he and his wife committed a crime that ended in horrible tragedy. Haunted by his past, Marcos searches for redemption.
Who directed Battle in Heaven?
Battle in Heaven was directed by Carlos Reygadas.
Who stars in Battle in Heaven?
The principal cast of Battle in Heaven includes Marcos Hernández, Anapola Mushkadiz, Bertha Ruiz, David Bornstein, Rosalinda Ramírez.
When was Battle in Heaven released and how long is it?
Battle in Heaven was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Battle in Heaven?
Battle in Heaven had a reported production budget of $1.6M and grossed $254K at the worldwide box office (0.16 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Battle in Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Battle in Heaven was composed by John Tavener.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Battle in Heaven?
Battle in Heaven holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).