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“Matando Cabos” offers a fresh alternative to the Mexican cinema: A film that speaks straight up and
without beating around the bush about the every day life in Mexico City.
Violent and almost surreal stories that, though are being told with an offbeat dark humor, they still
represent the dramatic anecdotes experienced by these citizens on an every day basis.
As Mexican audiences have become more selective and demanding with their movies, so does the
quality of films that are being produced and released.
“Matando Cabos” combines the dark humor of the stylish English mob comedies with the characteristic
quirkiness that can only be originate from such surreal places like Mexico. Through series of vignettes,
retro flashbacks and comedic situations this film is guaranteed to be an outrageously entertaining
action packed journey.
SYNOPSIS
“Matando Cabos” is violent, vulgar, disgusting and incredibly funny. Taking dark violence and crime to
a fast-paced farcical level, this offbeat comedy about a group of Mexico City friends who are motivated
by greed, love, and revenge is absurd, frenetic and quirky. Oscar Cabos, a multimillionaire tycoon, is
being held for ransom--only his captors have nabbed the wrong man. Now, to get their money, they
must find the real Cabos--which could get tricky since he's been counter-kidnapped by his future sonin-law and impersonated by his childhood friend (now his janitor), Nacho. To make matters worse, the
two desperate friends who started this mess must rely on the less-than-delicate street savvy of former
wrestler Mascarita and the pint-sized Tony "The Cannibal" to sort it all out.
Stylish cinematography, musical tangles, epic car crashes, and a Santo parody are just some of the
elements in this energetic ride. Even the title is playful; literally it means "Killing Cabos," but removing
one letter creates the more apropos "Tying Loose Ends." First-time filmmaker Alejandro Lozano and his
equally fresh production team have crafted an homage to the American ciné-poets Scorsese,
Tarantino, and Jarmusch, while spinning it with a distinctly Mexican accent. It's no accident that
kidnapping is at the heart of this comedy, which takes a taboo Mexico City reality and laughs at it,
openly, with an insider chilango wit.
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FILM INFO
Title, Date:
Matando Cabos (2004, México)
Language, Duration:
Spanish / 93min
Director:
Alejandro Lozano
Rating:
R
Genre:
Dark Comedy
Producer:
Lemon Films (Billy and Fernando Rovzar DiezBarroso)
Associate Producers:
Bertha González
Rodrigo Peñafiel
Michelle Fastlich
Leslie Fastlich
Original Screenplay:
Tony Dalton, Alejandro Lozano y Kristoff
Cinematography:
Juan José Saravia
Special Effects:
Alejandro Vázquez
Art Direction:
Diana Quiroz
Make-up:
Carlos Sánchez
Sound:
Evelia Cruz
Costume Design:
Malena de la Riva
Stunt Coordinator:
David Barret
Post-Production:
Rocío Zambrano
Editor:
Alberto de Toro
Soundtrack:
Santiago Ojeda
Cast:
Oscar Cabos
Jaque
Mudo
Paulina
Botcha
Nico
Lula
Mascarita
Tony el Caníbal
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Pedro Armendáriz
Tony Dalton
Kristoff
Ana Claudia Talancón
Raúl Méndez
Gustavo Sánchez Parra
Rocío Verdejo
Joaquín Cosío
Silverio Palacios
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DIRECTOR
Alejandro Lozano (Director / Writer)
Graduated from the "Universidad Iberoamericana" in Mexico with a BFA in Cinema and
Communication studies. After having worked in many production houses as an assistant
to the director, Alejandro went on to independently produce two short films. He has also
worked as first assistant to the director on several projects including the short
independent films "Emergencia 08" and "Viva la Familia". "Viva La Familia" was officially
selected at Mexico's first short film festival and invited to participate at the Science
Fiction International Festival. He also co-directed and wrote the script for the short film
"Guzmán Huerta", along with Juan Jose Saravia.
CAST
Tony Dalton (Writer / Actor - Jaque)
He began his acting career at age 19, attending the prestigious Lee Strassberg Acting
workshop in New York City. He then went on to take lead roles in recognized playwrights
such as Elia Kazan's "A Streetcar Named Desire”. In Mexico, he was part of the cast on
the successful soap opera "Ramona". He was also host for Televisa's TV show "No Te
Equivoques".
Kristoff (Writer / Actor - Mudo)
Actor of many soap operas; he took the lead role in the successful soap opera "Ramona".
He was also a co-host in the T.V Show "No te Equivoques" a Televisa production.
Pedro Armendáriz (Actor - Lic. Oscar Cabos)
An internationally renowned actor, he has been in more than 150 films. His work has
been recognized in films such as "El Crimen del Padre Amaro" (2002), "Once Upon a
time in Mexico" (2001), "Original Sin" (2001), "La ley de Herodes" (2000), "The Mask of
Zorro" (1998), "Dos Crímenes" (1994), "Ámbar" (1993). He has won numerous awards
and recognitions, including an ARIEL for best actor in 1976 and 2002. He has served as
a special jury on many festivals as Cartegena, Huelva, San Sebastián and Biarritz.
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Ana Claudia Talancón (Actor - Paulina)
She first became famous after her performance in the controversial movie "El Crimen del
Padre Amaro" (2002). She was also nominated for an ARIEL in the category of best
actress with the film "El Cometa". Ana Claudia is mainly recognized for her work in soap
operas like "Al Norte del Corazón" (1997), "Señora" (1998), "Romántica Obsesión",
(1999) and "Amor Latino" (2000). For these last ones she won the Sol de Oro prize
under the category of best new actress.
Gustavo Sánchez Parra (Actor - Nico)
Gustavo went on to win an ARIEL as supporting actor for his performance in González
Iñarritu's Oscar nominated foreign film "Amores Perros"(2000). Some of the other films
he has had appearances include: "De la Calle" (2000), "Mr. Blue"(2001), "Asesino en
Serio" (2001). Gustavo's on stage performances include "El Veneno que Duerme" (2001),
"Los Endebles" (2000), and "El Hombre" (1999).
Raúl Mendez (Actor - Botcha)
Raúl has appeared in many Film Television and theater productions. Among these ones,
are the celebrated "Cilantro y Perejil" (1995), "Demasiado Amor" (2001), "Fidel" (2001)
and "El Tigre de Santa Julia" (2001). On stage plays include: "Los Endebles" (2000), "La
Suerte Suprema" (1998), "Trainspotting" (2001); "Tentaciones", (1998) and "El Amor de
mi Vida" (1999).
Rocío Verdejo (Actor – Lula)
Rocío Verdejo studied in the Centro de Formación Actoral (CEFAC) in México City.
Matando Cabos was her first feature. She has appeared in “Marea Brava” (1999, TV),
“Ellas, Inocentes o Culpables” (2000, TV) and “Los Plateados” (2005, TV).
Joaquín Cosío (Actor – Mascarita)
Joaquín Cosío has a long career in theater, and has participated in the films “Una de
Dos” (2002), “La Habitación Azul” (2002) y “Sin Ton Ni Sonia” (2003).
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Silverio Palacios (Actor - Tony El Canibal)
A thespian, he has made outstanding appearances on stage for the National Company
of Theater. In film he is best known for his performances in "El Tigre de Santa Julia",
"Y Tu Mamá También". He won an Ariel for best actor in the movie "Sin Ton Ni Sonia"
PRIZES & NOMINATIONS
MTV Movie Awards Mexico 2005
 Winner Best Movie
 Winner Best Actor (Tony Dalton)
2005 Premios Ariel (Mexican Academy de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas)
 Nominated Best Actor Supporting Role (Raúl Mendez, Joaquín Cosío)
 Nominated Best Edition (Alberto del Toro)
 Nominated Best Make-up (Carlos Sánchez)
 Nominated Best Special Effects (Alejandro Vázquez)
2005 Sundance Film Festival
 Official Selection
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Lemon Films
Lemon Films was founded in 2003 by brothers Billy and Fernando Rovzar Diez-Barroso. The company's
mission statement was based on the brother's passion for cinema. "We cannot globalize Mexican
cinema as a great generic mark, we must visualize each of the genres that at the same time have
historically contributed in defining the global image of Mexican film".
Our mission towards Mexican cinema is to represent the core values of our culture while updating and
providing the same top of the line technology found in many foreign productions.
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Lemon Films presents a fresh proposal for young and challenged filmmakers who are looking to tell
great stories while meeting universal quality standards.
With Lemon Films, Billy and Fernando Rovzar look forward to encourage Mexico's production industry.
By creating a viable competitive environment where production houses can develop, generate and
increase the overall quality of their films and as a result contribute to
the future of the Mexican
entertainment industry and history.
Billy Rovzar Diez-Barroso (Productor/ Co-founder Lemon Films)
Graduated from New York University with a (B.F.A) in Media and Communication
studies. He later on went to specialize in social studies in mass media at the University
of San Diego. He has worked in great production sets such as"The Mask of Zorro"
(1988), where he served as production assistant and location scouting assistant. He
was also involved in the production of "Scriptfellas", a brilliant parody of Martin
Scorsese's "Goodfellas" directed by Sanford Bookstaver.
Fernando Rovzar Diez-Barroso (Productor/ Co-founder Lemon Films)
While getting his degree at the Boston College of Communications he served as director
for the Boston University cable Channel -BUTV- where he wrote, directed and often was
in charge of casting.
Along with his brother Guillermo, Fernando took part in the
"ScriptFellas" production. He has recently wrote "Cupido" a short film for which he is
also in charge of directing, producing and editing.
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