'' Heli '' is a 2013 independent Mexican crime drama film directed by Amat Escalante and produced by Jaime Romandía . Featuring newcomers Armando Espitia , Andrea Vergara , Linda González , and Juan Eduardo Palacios , the film premiered in competition for the Palme d'Or at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival . Escalante won the Best Director award at the ceremony . While being appreciative of the film 's technical aspects , film critics were divided in their opinion of the film itself . '' Heli '' was selected to represent Mexico at the 86th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film , but it was not nominated
86th Academy Awards
86th Academy Awards
Heli (film)