Herod's Law

In a scathing satire of Mexican politics and corruption, "Herod's Law" (1999) follows Juan Vargas, a naive janitor who is recruited as the new mayor of a small town in the 1940s. As he delves into the world of politics, Vargas quickly becomes corrupted by his newfound power, embracing the very system that destroyed the previous three mayors. This dark comedy takes aim at the long-ruling PRI party and its grip on Mexico, sparking controversy and interference from the government due to its explicit criticism.