Drug War in Ecuador

2025 0h 54m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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FRONTLINE examines how a once-peaceful nation is now gripped by drug cartels, violence and a military crackdown. With rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire, the documentary explores efforts to stem the violence and the human toll.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

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Director: Marcel Mettelsiefen
Languages: Spanish
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 54-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released last year.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Marcel Mettelsiefen, shot by Marcel Mettelsiefen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Stephen Ellis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Marcel Mettelsiefen directs. Marcel Mettelsiefen behind the camera. Stephen Ellis cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in Spanish.

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1Tight 54-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released last year.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Marcel Mettelsiefen, shot by Marcel Mettelsiefen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Stephen Ellis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.