Hourglass on Side
In director Josh Brownrigg’s startlingly concise two-minute drama, Hourglass on Side presents a taut meditation on time...
In the turbulent landscape of 1920s Mexico, a nation is torn apart by a brutal government crackdown on religious freedom. What begins as a quiet resistance by peasant farmers and priests, including the aging Peter O'Toole, erupts into a full-scale civil war known as the Cristero War. Into this violent fray steps a retired general, portrayed by Andy Garcia, a man of deep faith who is reluctantly drawn from a life of peace to lead the outgunned rebel forces. Alongside him, a diverse cast including Eva Longoria, Oscar Isaac, and Eduardo Verastegui portray the ordinary men, women, and children whose lives are irrevocably changed as they fight for a cause greater than themselves. This sweeping historical epic, directed by Dean Wright, paints a visceral portrait of sacrifice and conviction, exploring the profound cost of faith and the complex nature of freedom against a backdrop of stunning cinematography and powerful performances.