New Netflix Film Looks at the Human Side of Capturing "El Chapo"
Netflix has released information about its new film, "La Captura". The movie is inspired by real events.
It focuses on the final capture of drug lord "El Chapo" Guzmán in 2016. Guzmán was one of the most wanted criminals in the world.
Instead of only showing action, the film explores the human and vulnerable side of the police officers involved.
It looks at what happened to these officers after the famous operation ended.
The film shows their personal experiences, fears and challenges during such a dangerous mission.
Many people are still curious about the real story behind the capture. This new production tries to answer that curiosity.
"El Chapo" Guzmán led a powerful drug cartel. His arrest was a major event, reported around the world.
The Netflix film reportedly gives a more emotional and personal perspective than previous news reports did.
By focusing on the people behind the operation, the film hopes to give viewers a deeper understanding of the events of 2016.
The movie joins other productions that explore true crime stories, a popular genre for streaming platforms.
Vocabulary10 words
- capture
- when someone is caught after hiding or running
- criminal
- a person who breaks the law
- vulnerable
- easily hurt or affected emotionally
- experience
- something that happens to a person
- drug cartel
- a large criminal group that sells illegal drugs
- perspective
- a way of looking at or understanding something
- operation
- a planned action, often by police
- mission
- an important job someone is sent to do
- true crime
- a story based on real crimes
- inspired by
- based on real events or people
Quiz
Answer key
1. The 2016 capture of El Chapo Guzmán 2. It focuses on the human side of the police officers 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Netflix has released information about its new _____, "La Captura". The movie is inspired by real events.
It focuses on the final _____ of drug lord "El Chapo" Guzmán in 2016.
Instead of only showing action, the film explores the human and _____ side of the police officers involved.
It looks at what happened to these officers after the famous _____ ended.
The film shows their personal _____, fears and challenges during such a dangerous mission.
"El Chapo" Guzmán led a powerful drug _____. His arrest was a major event, reported around the world.
The Netflix film reportedly gives a more emotional and personal _____ than previous news reports did.
The movie joins other productions that explore true _____ stories, a popular genre for streaming platforms.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think stories about criminals like El Chapo are so popular in films?
- Do you think it is important to show the emotional side of police officers in these stories? Why or why not?
- What responsibilities do filmmakers have when they base a movie on real, dangerous events?
- Would you watch a film like "La Captura"? Why or why not?
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