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Autos, Mota y Rocanrol

The wild true story of Mexico’s Woodstock

Autos, Mota y Rocanrol

1h 35min | Comedy, Mockumentary, History, Musical | 2025 | Mexico

Spanish with English Subtitles

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Storyline

Autos, Mota y Rocanrol revisits a pivotal moment in Mexican cultural history: the legendary Avándaro festival of 1971, often dubbed “Mexico’s Woodstock.” With humor and an unflinching gaze, the film chronicles how a modest car race and rock concert spiraled into the largest rock gathering the country had ever seen. An event that would shape musical and social narratives for decades. Through the lens of Justino Compeán (portrayed by Emiliano Zurita), director José Manuel Cravioto crafts a satirical yet heartfelt portrait of rebellion, freedom, and the ideals that defined a generation.

Autos, Mota y Rocanrol nos transporta al emblemático festival de Avándaro de 1971, conocido como el “Woodstock mexicano,” un evento que marcó un antes y un después en la historia cultural del país. Con humor y una mirada crítica, la película narra cómo una simple carrera de autos y concierto de rock terminó por convertirse en la congregación musical más grande de México. Desde la perspectiva de Justino Compeán (interpretado por Emiliano Zurita), el director José Manuel Cravioto construye un retrato vibrante de libertad, ideales juveniles y la euforia de una generación.

Director

José Manuel Cravioto

Writer | Director

J.M. Cravioto was born on April 28, 1981, in Mexico City, Mexico. He is a director and producer, known for Mexican Gangster (2014), Diablero (2018), and Olimpia (2019).

J.M Cravioto nació el 28 de abril de 1981 en México, Distrito Federal, México. Es un director y productor, conocido por Mexican Gangster (2014), Diablero (2018) y Olimpia (2019).

Screenplay

Christian Cueva, Ricardo Farias, J.M Cravioto

Cast

Alejandro Speitzer

As El Negro | Eduardo López Negrete

Emiliano Zurita

As Frida Becker

Juan Pablo de Santiago

As Servando

Enrique Arrizo

As Ponco

Stills

Screening Details

Showings
FRIDAY, September 12, 2024  7PM

Hola Mexico Film Festival Opening Night + Reception!

The Montalbán Theater

1615 Vine St Los Angeles, CA 90028

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