Desierto
“A chase where only the strongest survive.”
Synopsis
A group of Mexican emigrants attempts to cross the Mexican-US border. What begins as a hopeful journey becomes a harrowing, bloody and primal fight for survival when a deranged, rifle-toting vigilante and his loyal Belgian Malinois dog chase the group of unarmed men and women through the treacherous borderland. In the harsh, unforgiving desert terrain, the odds are stacked firmly against them as they discover there’s nowhere to hide from the unrelenting, merciless killer.
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DESIERTO Trailer [HD] - Mongrel MediaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 14, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonás Cuarón
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonás Cuarón
- Original Title
- Desierto
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.9M
- Production Studios
- Itaca Films, Esperanto Kino, CG Cinéma, Orange Studio, Lava Bear Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonás Cuarón
Jonás Cuarón, Mateo García Elizondo
Damián García
Jonás Cuarón
Charles Gillibert, Alfonso Cuarón, Jonás Cuarón, Alex García, Carlos Cuarón
Department Leadership Roster
Alejandro García
Production Design
Andrea Manuel
Costume Design
Jonás Cuarón
Screenplay
Jonás Cuarón
Director
Mateo García Elizondo
Writer
Jonás Cuarón
Editor
Damián García
Director of Photography
Charles Gillibert
Producer
Alfonso Cuarón
Producer
Jonás Cuarón
Producer
Alex García
Producer
Carlos Cuarón
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desierto
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desierto about?
A group of Mexican emigrants attempts to cross the Mexican-US border. What begins as a hopeful journey becomes a harrowing, bloody and primal fight for survival when a deranged, rifle-toting vigilante and his loyal Belgian Malinois dog chase the group of unarmed men and women through the treacherous borderland. In the harsh, unforgiving desert terrain, the odds are stacked firmly against them as they discover there’s nowhere to hide from the unrelenting, merciless killer.
Who directed Desierto?
Desierto was directed by Jonás Cuarón.
Who stars in Desierto?
The principal cast of Desierto includes Gael García Bernal, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Diego Cataño, Marco Pérez, Alondra Hidalgo.
When was Desierto released and how long is it?
Desierto was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did Desierto make at the box office?
Desierto grossed $4.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desierto?
Desierto holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).