Short Film 'El Pozo,' Produced by Guillermo Arriaga for TV Azteca, Triumphs in Venice Film Festival

Short Film 'El Pozo,' Produced by Guillermo Arriaga for TV Azteca, Triumphs in Venice Film Festival

-'El Pozo,' which was featured in the 'Orizzonti' section of the festival, is also part of the '13 Formas de Amar a mi Mexico' short film series airing on TV Azteca-

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V. (BMV: TVAZTCA; Latibex: XTZA), one of the two largest Spanish-speaking television content producers in the world, announced today the short film "El Pozo" produced by Mexican filmmaker Guillermo Arriaga was screened in the "Orizzonti" (Horizons) section at the Venice Film Festival to standing ovations.

"El Pozo" is part of the TV Azteca short film series, "13 Formas de Amar a mi Mexico," which presents 13 short films inspired by Mexico's Bicentennial of Independence and the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution. The series are presented during 13 consecutive weeks on TV Azteca channels in Mexico, as well as on Azteca America in the United States, beginning in September.

"El Pozo" narrates the story of a family living in rural Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. When the youngest grandson falls into a well, the family is faced with the anguish of change as attempts to save the boy are sidelined by the Revolution.

"Guillermo Arriaga's short film reflects the history of the Revolution as an important part of our culture," said TV Azteca CEO Mario San Roman. "We are delighted to see this film receive international recognition as it enriches the national identity of many Mexicans."

Company Profile

TV Azteca is one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world, operating two national television networks in Mexico, Azteca 13 and Azteca 7, through more than 300 owned and operated stations across the country. TV Azteca affiliates include Azteca America Network, a new broadcast television network focused on the rapidly growing U.S. Hispanic market, and Azteca Web, an Internet company for North American Spanish speakers.

TV Azteca is a Grupo Salinas company (www.gruposalinas.com), a group of dynamic, fast-growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, contributing to build the middle class of the countries in which they operate, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com), Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies. The companies include: TV Azteca (www.irtvazteca.com), Azteca America (www.aztecaamerica.com), Grupo Elektra (www.grupoelektra.com.mx), Banco Azteca (www.bancoazteca.com.mx), Afore Azteca (www.aforeazteca.com.mx), Seguros Azteca (www.segurosazteca.com.mx) and Grupo Iusacell (www.iusacell.com). Each of the Grupo Salinas companies operates independently, with its own management, board of directors and shareholders. Grupo Salinas has no equity holdings. However, member companies share a common vision, values and strategies for achieving rapid growth, superior results and world-class performance.

Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Other risks that may affect TV Azteca and its subsidiaries are identified in documents sent to securities authorities.

Source: TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V.

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