The film premiered in competition at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival on 24 May . '' The New York Times '' reported of " belligerent boos and hooting " at the screening . All three of Reygadas ' previous feature films had premiered at the Cannes Film Festival . It went on to screen within such festivals as Toronto International Film Festival and Maryland Film Festival , and was acquired for U.S. distribution by Strand Releasing
2012 Cannes Film Festival
2012 Cannes Film Festival
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