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    The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)

    97'

    2026-04-23

    N/A

    Comedy,Drama,Mystery

    Overview:

    In mid-90s Mexico City, five young siblings are left in the care of their grandmother after their parents suddenly disappear. As they fight to survive, the line between reality and something darker starts to blur. The grandmother, haunted by eerie visions and deepening fears, becomes more distant, while the children’s grip on reality begins to unravel. After a clash with their neighbors, the siblings withdraw even further into isolation, cutting themselves off from the outside world.

    DirectingErnesto Martínez BucioWritingErnesto Martínez Bucio

    Cast

    1

    Elsa

    Mariapau Bravo Aviña

    1

    Tomás

    Rafael Nieto Martínez

    1

    Marisol

    Regina Alejandra

    1

    Victor

    Donovan Said Martínez

    1

    Vanessa

    Laura Uribe Rojas

    1

    Romana

    Carmen Ramos

    1

    Emiliano

    Gamboa Bernardo

    1

    Judith

    Micaela Gramajo

    1

    Policía 1

    Quetzali Cortés

    Details:

    • Budget: 800000
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Mexico
    • List of languages:
      1. Spanish
      2. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Mandarina Cine
      2. Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
      3. Fomento al Cine Mexicano (FOCINE)
      4. Eficine
    • Vote Count: 0
    • Popularity: 0.5253
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:El diablo fuma (y guarda las cabezas de los cerillos quemados en la misma caja)

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