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Dark Suns

Dark Suns

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Documentary

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An epic investigation into countless murders in Mexico. Presented in chapters, the film unfolds methodically through unsettling testimonials, sketching a portrait of an entire country transformed into a gigantic mass grave thanks to a climate of impunity established by both criminal gangs and state authorities.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

152 mins

Rating

6.2/10

Release Date

06 September 2019

Country

Canada

Cast

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