La toma de la embajada
Seen it?2000 | 104 min | Drama, Thriller
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Bogotá, 1980. During the government of President Turbay. An urban cell of the M-19 invades the Embassy of the Dominican Republic, taking 14 ambassadors as hostages. They demand that they be exchanged for political prisoners. The film focuses on the events that took place during those two months of captivity.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ciro Durán
- Demián Bichir"Comandante Uno"
- Fabiana Medina"Chiqui"
- Roberto ColmenaresAmbassador of Venezuela
- Humberto DoradoAmbassador of the U.S.A.
- Bruno BichirAmbassador of Mexico
- Carlos Mariño"Tupa"
- Cláudio FernandesAmbassador of Uruguay
- Andrés MidónAmbassador of Israel
- Manuel BusquetsPapal Nuncio
- Vicky HernándezAmbassador of Costa Rica