# The Perfect Dictatorship (2014)

> A ruthless Mexican political satire in which a television empire turns a corrupt governor into an electoral product.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/153274

## Facts

- Runtime: 143 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Luis Estrada
- Cast: Damián Alcázar, Alfonso Herrera, Joaquín Cosío, Osvaldo Benavides, Silvia Navarro, Flavio Medina, Saúl Lisazo, Tony Dalton
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3970854/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sardonic, irreverent, cynical, political discussion night, mexican cinema night

## Synopsis

A satirical look at the lengths to which a corrupt politician will go to maintain power and public favor.

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