Heli

2013, Drama, 1h 45m

44 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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There's no denying the seriousness of Heli's story or the raw power of its more uncomfortable moments, but they're used in service of a grimly alienating film that many viewers may ultimately find unrewarding. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A factory worker struggles to protect his family from a corrupt police force when his young sister inadvertently lands them in the middle of a drug war.

Cast & Crew

Armando Espitia
Heli
Andrea Vergara
Estela
Linda González
Sabrina
Juan Eduardo Palacios
Beto
Kenny Johnston
Asesor Extranjero
Reina Torres
Detective Maribel
Ramon Alvarez
Evaristo
Gabriel Reyes
Detective Omar
Amat Escalante
Director
Amat Escalante
Screenwriter
Gabriel Reyes
Screenwriter
Amat Escalante
Producer
Titus Kreyenberg
Producer
Carlos Reygadas
Producer
Jaime Romandia
Producer
Lorenzo Hagerman
Cinematographer
Natalia López
Film Editing
Daniela Schneider
Production Design
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Critic Reviews for Heli

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Full Review… Joe McGovern Entertainment Weekly Full Review… David Lewis San Francisco Chronicle Full Review… Randy Cordova Arizona Republic Full Review… A.O. Scott New York Times Full Review… Nick Schager Film Journal International Full Review… Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times Full Review… C.J. Prince Way Too Indie Full Review… Alexa Dalby Dog and Wolf Full Review… Ben Nicholson CineVue Full Review… Kevin Jagernauth The Playlist Full Review… Andy Crump Movie Mezzanine Full Review… Zach Hollwedel Under the Radar
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