The Mighty Victoria

El Poderoso Victoria
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRaúl Ramón
Written byRaúl Ramón
Produced byRed Albert
Jesús Chávez
Raúl Ramón
Victor Solorio
Fabiola Velázquez
Daniel Zavalza
StarringDamián Alcázar
Gerardo Oñate
Joaquín Cosío
Roberto Sosa
Edgar Vivar
Lorena de la Torre
Luis Felipe Tovar
CinematographyRaúl Ramón
Edited byBernardo Pérez Tinajero
Music byFernando Velázquez
Production
company
Vertigo Films
Distributed byCinépolis Distribución
Release dates
  • November 4, 2021 (2021-11-04) (Guadalajara)
  • November 24, 2022 (2022-11-24) (Mexico)
Running time
117 minutes
CountryMexico
LanguageSpanish
Box office$382,587[1][2]

The Mighty Victoria (Spanish: El Poderoso Victoria) is a 2021 Mexican adventure comedy-drama film written and directed by Raúl Ramón in his directorial debut.[3] Starring Damián Alcázar, Gerardo Oñate, Joaquín Cosío, Roberto Sosa, Edgar Vivar, Lorena de la Torre and Luis Felipe Tovar.[4]

Synopsis

In the middle of the Mexican desert in 1936, is the town La Esperanza where they are informed of the closure of the mine, their main source of income, and with it the suspension of the railway route, their only means of communication with the rest of civilization. The young mechanic Durán must choose between giving up his roots by crossing the northern border, or helping a group of residents build their own steam train.[5]

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:[6][7]

  • Gerardo Oñate as Durán
  • Damián Alcázar as Don Federico
  • Roberto Sosa as The Wixárrika Indian
  • Edgar Vivar as Don Edgar
  • Eduardo España as Telegraphist
  • Luis Felipe Tovar as The one-eyed
  • Said Sandoval as "El Cheque"
  • Rogeiro Martín del Campo as "El Sinaloa"
  • Alberto Trujillo as "The Donkey"
  • Joaquín Cosío as Jacinto the Machinist
  • Lorena de la Torre as Victoria
  • Adal Ramones as Raúl Martínez
  • Daniel Martínez as Lic. Daniel Martínez
  • Alonso Echánove as Tata Julio
  • Ana Monterrubio as Fabiola
  • Paulino Partida as Epigmenio
  • Iñaki Ramón as Antonio
  • Belén Rodríguez as Dona Carmelita
  • José Sefami as Don Julián
  • Andy Chavez de Moore as María Luisa
  • Cornelio García as Male Octogenarian
  • Martha Morales as Female Octogenarian
  • Sonia Sánchez as Nun 1
  • Karen Flores as Nun 2
  • Helena Corona as Brunette woman
  • Javier Lacroix as Priest
  • Nena Aceves as "La Güera"

Production

Principal photography began on May 9, 2019, at Mapimí and Ojuela Bridge in Durango, Mexico.[8][9] It was also filmed in Jalisco, Puebla & Aguascalientes.[10]

Release

It initially premiered in Mexico on November 4, 2021, at the Guadalajara International Film Festival.[11] It was commercially released on November 24, 2022, in Mexican theaters.[12]

Reception

Critical reception

Irving Torres Yllán from Cine NT called the film a candid effort to tell a story suitable for the whole family, as well as possessing good special effects. However, it also highlights the rhythm that fails at times, the unbelievable situations and the lack of emotion in its soundtrack.[13] Loretta Chnattiri from Código Spaghetti highlights the fidelity of the tape in recreating the atmosphere of the thirties, in addition to calling the film more of a visual spectacle because the script and the direction of the actors are described as poor.[14]

Accolades

Year Award / Festival Category Recipient Result Ref.
2021 Guadalajara International Film Festival Best Feature Film - Audience Award The Mighty Victoria Won [15]
Prague Film Festival Best Film Won [16]
2022 Ferrara Film Festival Best Director Raúl Ramón Won [17]
San Diego Latino Film Festival Best Narrative Feature - Audience Award The Mighty Victoria Won [18]
Canacine Awards Best Newcomer - Male Gerardo Oñate Nominated [19]
Industry Development The Mighty Victoria Won [20]
2023 Diosas de Plata Best Film Raúl Ramón & Fabiola Velázquez Nominated [21]
Best First Work Raúl Ramón Nominated
Best Direction Nominated
Best Screenplay Nominated
Best Actor Damián Alcázar Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Joaquín Cosío Won [22]
Best Newcomer - Male Gerardo Oñate Nominated [21]
Best Actor in a Minor Role Luis Felipe Tovar Nominated
Best Actress in a Minor Role Lorena de la Torre Nominated
Best Cinematography Raúl Ramón Won [22]
Best Music Fernando Velázquez Nominated [21]
Best Original Song Belén Rodríguez ("El Poderoso Victoria") Nominated [23]
Ariel Awards Best Costume Design Mayra Juárez Nominated [24][25]
Best Special Effects Elliot Rebollar Feregrino Nominated


References

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  2. ^ "El Poderoso Victoria (2022) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
  3. ^ IMCINE. "'El Poderoso Victoria' de Raúl Ramón: la construcción de la aventura". www.imcine.gob.mx. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  4. ^ Ávila, José Juan de (22 November 2022). "Damián Alcázar regresa con El poderoso Victoria". Grupo Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  5. ^ ""El Poderoso Victoria", la ópera prima de Raúl Ramón, será distribuida en EU y europa". PECIME (in Spanish). 24 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  6. ^ "Reparto Completo de El Poderoso Victoria (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  7. ^ "Reparto de El poderoso Victoria (película 2021). Dirigida por Raúl Ramón". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  8. ^ Digital, Milenio. "Claquetazo de la filmación "Poderoso Victoria"". Grupo Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  9. ^ Varela, Jorge Maldonado (5 September 2019). "¡Acción! tras 'claquetazo' inicia 'Poderoso Victoria' en Mapimí". Grupo Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  10. ^ Durango, El Siglo de (2019-05-07). "Filman en Durango 'Poderoso Victoria'". www.elsiglodedurango.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  11. ^ Lira, Ariadna (2021-10-05). "Estrenan "Poderoso Victoria" en el 36 Festival de Cine de Guadalajara". Quinta Fuerza (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  12. ^ Medina |, Leopoldo. "'El Poderoso Victoria', un filme con talento mexicano, llegará este 24 de noviembre". www.noroeste.com.mx (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  13. ^ Yllán, Irving Torres (22 November 2022). ""Poderoso Victoria" un agradable cuento familar". cineNT (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  14. ^ "Reseña - El Poderoso Victoria: un bonito retrato de cine mexicano, pero no necesariamente bueno". Código Espagueti (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  15. ^ Ramírez, Nestor (2021-11-08). "Poderoso Victoria, triunfa en Praga y Guadalajara sin apoyos de Eficine". La Lista (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  16. ^ L, Claudia; UnoTv, o | (2021-11-04). ""Poderoso Victoria", cinta que reunió a Damián Alcazar y Joaquín Cosío". Uno TV (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  17. ^ Reyes, Isabel (2022-09-28). "Raúl Ramón debuta con la película "Poderoso Victoria" y se lleva el premio como "Mejor Director" en Italia". UDG TV (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  18. ^ Andreína Longoria | El Sol de Tuhyaba. ""Poderoso Victoria", filme aplaudido por la audiencia latina". El Sol de Tijuana | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, sobre México, Baja California y el Mundo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  19. ^ Nacho, Staff Paloma & (2023-02-08). "¡Que viva el cine mexicano! Aquí está la lista de nominados a los Premios Canacine 2023". Paloma & Nacho (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  20. ^ IMCINE. "Canacine premió lo mejor de la producción cinematográfica en México". www.imcine.gob.mx. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  21. ^ a b c "Te presentamos todas las Nominaciones de la XLVIII edición del premio #DiosaDePlata al cine mexicano". Twitter. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  22. ^ a b Redacción (2023-04-26). "Estos fueron los ganadores de las Diosas de Plata 2023" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-29.
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  25. ^ "Conoce a los ganadores de los Premios Ariel 2023". moreliafilmfest.com (in Spanish). 2023-09-10. Retrieved 2023-09-11.


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