La Zona

La zona ("The Zone") is a 2007 Mexican-Spanish co-production film by director Rodrigo Plá. The film describes a failed break-in attempt in a gated community and the consequences for the thieves and the residents. La zona was given the Venice Film Festival's award for best debut feature in 2007. Plot Three disadvantaged teenage boys break into a gated community to steal but come up against the residents and their private security. Awards Venice Film Festival: Luigi De Laurentiis Award 2007 (Rodrigo Plá) Golden Ariel for best supporting actor 2008 (Mario Zaragoza) Golden India Catalina for best cinematography 2008 (Emiliano Villanueva) Sant Jordi Award for best Spanish actress 2008 (Maribel Verdú) Spanish actors union: newcomer award, male 2008 (Carlos Bardem) Toronto International Film Festival: International Critics' Award (FIPRESCI) 2008 (Rodrigo Plá)