---
title: "The Mayor"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mayor-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 167545
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Mayor (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mayor-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "The Mayor" is a 2012 movie that tells the story of a mayor in a wealthy municipality in Latin America, located in the North of Mexico. The mayor presents himself as a controversial figure who takes action to address the presence of drug cartels in his municipality. He uses a unique approach to address the situation, which involves a mix of politics and violence. Through the mayor's perspective, the film provides a unique view into the complexities of the situation in Mexico, where politics and violence are intertwined. The film serves as a commentary on the current situation in Mexico, offering a glimpse into the challenges faced by those in positions of power. The movie's portrayal of the mayor's approach raises questions about the effectiveness and morality of his methods.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mayor battles drug cartels, blurring politics and violence."

### Why Watch
- Provides insight into Mexico’s drug‑war politics
- Shows the moral complexity of a self‑appointed vigilante
- Real‑world documentary perspective

### Caveats & Content Note
- Narrow focus on one figure may limit broader context
- Tone & Suitability: Contains graphic depictions of violence and political controversy, suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: political, gritty, documentary, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Emiliano Altuna, Diego Enrique Osorno, Carlos Rossini
- **Networks / Studios**: bambú|audiovisual, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mauricio Fernández Garza** as *The Mayor*
- **Bill Clinton**
- **Octavio Paz**
- **Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas Solórzano**
- **Fidel Castro**
- **Silvia Pinal**
- **Beatriz Paredes**
- **Ernesto Zedillo**
- **Vicente Fox**
- **Marta Sahagún**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the documentary about?
It follows Mauricio Fernandez, mayor of the wealthiest municipality in Latin America, in northern Mexico.

### Q: What is the film’s main subject?
Fernandez’s personal campaign to “clean” his municipality of drug cartels.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour 21 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered on August 18, 2012 in Mexico.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a documentary.

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