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Batalla En El Cielo (Battle in Heaven) (18)
- Consumer Advice: Contains strong sex
- Run time: 1 hour 38 mins
- Language: Spanish
- Genre: Drama
- Release date: 28th October 2005
- Starring: Marcos Hernandez, Anapola Mushkadiz, Bertha Ruiz
- Directed by: Carlos Reygadas
- Distributor: Tartan Films
Plot Synopsis
Though acclaimed at its premiere in Cannes, Reygadas' second feature went away empty-handed, both its subject-matter (the kidnapper of a child seeks absolution after his captive's death) and treatment (complete with interludes of explicit, if lyrical sexuality) proving altogether too strong for the jury. And yes, sensitive souls should be warned: this is indeed an uncompromising and at times disturbing vision of human folly - though at the same time, one remarkably open to the possibility of redemption and grace. Cast entirely with non-professionals and featuring original music by composer Arvo Pärt, it's a difficult yet rewarding work, one which establishes its maker as one of the true visionaries of contemporary cinema.