Question 1

What real-life event inspired the film 'Museo'?

Accepted Answer

It's based on the true story of the 1985 Christmas Eve robbery of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, called 'The Heist of the Century'.

Question 2

Who directed and co-wrote 'Museo'?

Accepted Answer

Alonso Ruizpalacios directed and co-wrote the film, with Manuel Alcalá also credited as a writer.

Question 3

Which actors play the two veterinary students who commit the heist in 'Museo'?

Accepted Answer

Gael García Bernal plays Juan Núñez and Leonardo Ortizgris plays Benjamin Wilson, the two veterinary students.

Question 4

How was 'Museo' released, and what was notable about its distribution?

Accepted Answer

The movie was shown in film festivals and on YouTube Premium, but it did not get a wide theatrical release.

Question 5

What details from the real robbery are accurately portrayed in 'Museo'?

Accepted Answer

It accurately includes museum guards being careless due to a Christmas celebration, the amount and type of stolen pieces, the escape method, and the initial suspicion of professionals with a 50 million pesos reward.

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