My Mexican Shivah

"Expect the whole kosher enchilada."

2007 1h 38m ES

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 9

Comedy

Synopsis

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After Moishe's death, family and friends sit Shiva in Mexico City. During seven days, secrets will be disclosed.

“Expect the whole kosher enchilada.”

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Cast

Blanca Guerra
Julia Palafox
Sergio Kleiner
Moishe
Guillermo Murray
Dr. Berman
Sharon Zundel
Galia
Martha Roth
Rosita
Raquel Pankowsky
Esther
Sally Kapadia
Trini
Ricardo Kleinbaum
Ari

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alejandro Springall
Writers: Jorge Goldenberg, Alejandro Springall, Ilán Stavans
Languages: Spanish, Hebrew, Yiddish
Countries: Mexico, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Spanish, Hebrew, Yiddish.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Mexico, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alejandro Springall, shot by Celiana Cárdenas. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Blanca Guerra and Sergio Kleiner and Guillermo Murray carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Expect the whole kosher enchilada.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0459468 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alejandro Springall directs. Celiana Cárdenas behind the camera. Madeleine Gavin cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Mexico, United States of America. Dialogue in Spanish, Hebrew, Yiddish.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 19 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Spanish, Hebrew, Yiddish.
3International production across 2 countries: Mexico, United States of America.
4Directed by Alejandro Springall, shot by Celiana Cárdenas. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Madeleine Gavin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Blanca Guerra and Sergio Kleiner and Guillermo Murray carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Expect the whole kosher enchilada.".
8IMDB entry: tt0459468 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.