Vivos
Synopsis
Since an attack on students of the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College in 2014 resulted in six deaths and in the forced disappearance of 43, the students’ families have been living in limbo with their unanswered questions, their struggle embodying the psychological and emotional toll of endemic violence upon Mexican society.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Témoris Grecko
Ximena Antillón Najlis
Ernesto López Portillo Vargas
Samuel Arnulfo Lorenzo
Víctor Arnulfo Lorenzo
Librada Arnulfo Rosa
Candelaria Lorenzo Evaristo
Damián Arnulfo Marcos
Dominga Rosa Antonia
Laura Ascencio Bautista
Cristina Bautista Salvador
Aquilina Baltazar Prudencio
Aristeo González Baltazar
Oliveria Parral Rosa
Margarito Benito Guerrero
Marina de la Cruz
Anayeli Guerrero de la Cruz
Melany Paulette Guerrero Rico
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ai Weiwei
- Original Score
- Jens Bjørnkjær
- Original Title
- Vivos
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- No Ficción, AWW Germany Gmbh, Fart
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ai Weiwei
Jens Bjørnkjær
Bruno Santamaría Razo, Ai Weiwei, Ernesto Pardo, Argel Ahumada, Gabriel Villegas, Ma Yan
Nils Pagh Andersen
Ai Weiwei
Department Leadership Roster
Ai Weiwei
Director
Ai Weiwei
Producer
Nils Pagh Andersen
Editor
Bruno Santamaría Razo
Director of Photography
Ai Weiwei
Director of Photography
Ernesto Pardo
Director of Photography
Jens Bjørnkjær
Original Music Composer
Ma Yan
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Vivos.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vivos
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vivos about?
Since an attack on students of the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College in 2014 resulted in six deaths and in the forced disappearance of 43, the students’ families have been living in limbo with their unanswered questions, their struggle embodying the psychological and emotional toll of endemic violence upon Mexican society.
Who directed Vivos?
Vivos was directed by Ai Weiwei.
Who stars in Vivos?
The principal cast of Vivos includes Témoris Grecko, Ximena Antillón Najlis, Ernesto López Portillo Vargas, Samuel Arnulfo Lorenzo, Víctor Arnulfo Lorenzo.
When was Vivos released and how long is it?
Vivos was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Vivos?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vivos was composed by Jens Bjørnkjær.