Amat Escalante
Directing
Biography
Amat Escalante was born on February 28, 1979 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain as Amat Escalante Wool. He is a director and writer, known for Heli (2013), Los bastardos (2008) and Sangre (2005).
Known For
See the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel as an American DEA agent learns the danger of targeting narcos in 1980s Mexico.
Narcos: Mexico
A meteorite deposits an alien monster with strange powers near the home of an unhappy couple.
The Untamed
A young man from a small mining town embroils himself with a wealthy family with a dubious past.
Lost in the Night
Made up of 10 short films, 'Revolucion' analyzes through the eyes of the directors what is the revolution today and what it means to the young minds of Mexico.
Revolución
Heli must try and protect his young family when his 12-year-old sister inadvertently involves them in the brutal drug world. He must battle against the drug cartel that have been angered as well as the corrupt police force.
Heli
A 24 hour period in the lives of Fausto and Jesus, two undocumented Mexican day-laborers in L.A. Each day another task, each day the same pressure to find money. They go about their daily routine, standing on the corner at the Home Improvement Store waiting for work to come. Today, the job they are given is well paid compared to their poor usual wages.
The Bastards
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Vidas violentas
Diego's job is counting people as they enter a large government building. After work, he and his wife Blanca lie on the couch...
Blood
14-year-old Ana is easily seduced by Sam, a 17 year-old young man who, along with his mother and others deceive and blackmail Ana into the world of prostitution. Ana will shortly discover soon that it is part of a network of trafficking in persons and tries to escape.
Slave
Sixth chapter of Spells and Magicians.
Spells and Magicians Chapter Six: Vehicle Park
A boy and a girl find a priest hanging upside down in the middle of the desert. Segment of anthology film 'Revolución'.
El cura Nicolás colgado
Fourth chapter of Spells and Magicians.
Spells and Magicians Chapter Four: 10 Seconds Away from Reality
About a photographer that undertakes jobs involving girls and young women depicted in swimwear or naked, with obvious sexual suggestions, but decides to change direction and become a photo journalist. A couple of steps down the career ladder.
Death of a Fashion Photographer
A homeless kid addicted to sniffing glue is part of a vicious circle of dysfunction and sexual abuse.
Tied Up
After being a victim of a robbery attempt, a student is scarred for life.