Written and directed by Antonio Peláez, Looking at the sky It is a movie to watch on the big screen.
Looking at the sky. ESPECIAL/MEDIAQUEST
The story takes place during the religious persecution in Mexico that occurred from 1926 to 1929, when José Sánchez del Río, a 13-year-old teenager, the youngest son of one of the oldest and most respected families in his native Sahuayo, asks for his parents’ blessing to enlist in the federal Cristero army. of President Calles.
Looking at the sky. ESPECIAL/MEDIAQUEST
In a heroic act during one of the battles, he was captured for having offered his horse to his general to save him.and was taken to his town to be executed on the charge of high treason.
The paradox of the story is that the highest authority of the town, the deputy Rafael Picazo, who has to give the order for his execution is José’s godfather.
Looking at the sky is a film of love, forgiveness and betrayal, inspired by real events. A story that regardless of gender or age, will captivate the viewer’s attention from the first moment; an entertaining and moving story in times of persecution, where a family’s love for God is greater than fear.
Looking at the sky
By Antonio Pelaez.
With Julián Fidalgo, Estela Cano, Alexis Orozco, Luis Xavier, Mauro Castañeda.
Mexico, 2023.
XM
Themes
Premieres Cinema Looking at the sky Antonio Peláez Julián Fidalgo
Read Also
Get the latest news in your email
Everything you need to know to start your day
Registering implies accepting the Terms and Conditions
