Once upon a time, the Venezuelan village of Congo Mirador was prosperous, alive with fisherman and poets. Now it is decaying and disintegrating—a small but prophetic reflection of Venezuela itself.
Spiraleye ProductionsWomen Make MoviesTribeca Film InstituteChicken & Egg Films
Reviews
7 reviews · 6 critics
6 fresh · 0 rotten
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Sergio Burstein
RTLos Angeles TimesJul 6, 2026
In the end, we ended up understanding both sides to some extent, and regretting that the seemingly positive intentions of a political proposal end up being so compromised by a network of negligence and corruption... [Full review in Spanish]
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Todd McCarthy
RTDeadline Hollywood DailyJan 21, 2021
The things of life -- family, nature, the environment, education, politics -- all figure prominently in the mix to create an indelible picture of a literal backwater facing devastation. It's both a striking and deeply sorrowful work.
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Guy Lodge
RTVarietyDec 2, 2020
"Once Upon a Time in Venezuela" quietly observes Congo Mirador being brought to its knees, to progressively powerful and enraging effect.
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Rosa Parra
RTLatinx LensJul 29, 2026
At the end of the day it's important... it's important to see.
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