@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Old Thieves: The Legend of Artegio
"Old robbers in prison tell personal stories"
Is the story of a generation of thieves who achieved their greatest victories in the sixties; their distinctive code of ethics, the various categories of delinquents inhabiting the citys streets, their alliances with high ranking police officials that allowed them to operate, the betrayals that followed, and the price they ended up paying.
Quick Stats
6.7
TMDB Rating
8
Votes
1h 37m
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Key Crew
DirectorEverardo González
WriterEverardo González
CinematographyGerardo Montiel Klint
ComposerMatías Barberis
EditorJuan Manuel Figueroa
Produced by
ArtegiosArte 7Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
