Cinematic Representations of the Mexican Narco War

Authors

Robert J. Bunker
Jose de Arimateia da Cruz, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2015

Publication Title

Small Wars & Insurgencies Journal

DOI

10.1080/09592318.2015.1050821

ISSN

1743-9558

Abstract

This essay provides an overview of the eras of Mexican cinema followed by an analysis of 10 Spanish-language narco cinematic representations, an overview of the eras of American cinema followed by an analysis of 10 English language narco cinematic representations, and a conclusion that compares and contrasts the Mexican and US narco war cinematic experience. Due to divergent national trajectories – Mexico is engulfed in narco violence and corruption while the United States is not – more differences than similarities exist between these national cinematic genres. Dark spirituality themes are also increasingly evident in more recent narco war films.

Recommended Citation

Bunker, Robert J., Jose de Arimateia da Cruz. 2015. "Cinematic Representations of the Mexican Narco War." Small Wars & Insurgencies Journal, 25 (4): 1-15: Taylor & Francis Online. doi: 10.1080/09592318.2015.1050821 source: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09592318.2015.1050821?journalCode=fswi20
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/poli-sci-facpubs/275

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