Víctor Díaz

Lucía is a greedy mother who needs to feel young, seductive and atractive when she is in her sixties. She will do anything at hand to get what she wants, this behaviour will lead to the total destruction of her dysfunctional family.

Set against the turbulent backdrop of Venezuela’s oil industry on the cusp of nationalization, La hora Texaco follows the Montoya family as they struggle with internal crises amid social change. The father, a skilled oilworker, sinks into depression; the mother, both teacher and homemaker, carries on an affair; and their son Bobby is torn between his passion for baseball and his unrequited love for Angélica. Years later, Bobby and Angélica reunite, replaying memories that shine a harsh light on ambition, family, and sacrifice.

A former New York Times reporter finds himself in a South American country investigating the brutal murder of three women on the banks of the Caya River. This is Fletcher, who will soon meet the Motoa brothers to gather more information about what happened. However, Fletcher is kidnapped by a group of narco-guerrillas, who torture and interrogate him about his alleged connection with a communist insurgent named Tomás. Fletcher knows he has reached what he calls "The Deathroom." He knows that very few live to tell of this experience, and that his chances of getting out alive are slim. From weakness and desperation, strength and the most incredible plan will emerge to save himself. Will he manage to survive, as fantastic as it may sound?