Online edition of the 66th KFF
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no_mercy_in_Mexico

Mexico2025documentary23'Short film competition

In present-day Mexico cartel violence has become a part of daily reality and videos of brutal executions circulate online as a gruesome show. In this world two young people are looking for their missing friend. Their journey takes them through game-like virtual space where real-life tragedies are transformed into digital images. The film’s hybrid form combines elements of animation, video games and virtual reality, creating a story about a generation growing up in fear and constant uncertainty.

directed by
Q&A guest, portret reżysera
Oscar AsánQ&A guest

A Mexican filmmaker with strong roots in audiovisual journalism. His work explores systemic violence and the poetry of the unseen. His debut premiered at Morelia Film Festival (Mexico) in 2021. In 2024, he developed « no_mercy_in_mexico» at the avant-garde film residency Nouvelle Bug (Italy) and premiered it at Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur 2025 (Switzerland).

cinematography
Oscar Asán
script
Oscar Asán
animated by
Oscar Asán
music
Natanael Cano, Mabe Fratti
sound
Octavio Sánchez, Bruno Galar
editing
Oscar Asán
production
Oscar Asán (Tiza)
Photo
Kadr z filmu no_mercy_in_Mexico
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