1 For 1

During Mexico's election season a self serving candidate for governor runs a driver into a pregnant migrant. To keep the incident quiet he hides her in a building he owns, hoping the mess will blow over. But the candidate is pressed by a merciless political boss and his own vanity, and he evicts the woman to shield his campaign from disaster. The film unfolds in a non realistic style, letting humor and misfortune collide as the migrant searches for a room and a safe corner of the city. Through a chorus of odd neighbors and observers, it spins sharp social satire about power, fear, and the hunger for survival in contemporary life. The tone stays sly and merciless.

Directed by Carolina Rivas and brought to life from Daoud Sarhandi's concept, 1 For 1 arrived in 2014 as a bold Mexican comedy that leans into political satire rather than mainstream laughs, and it found a niche festival audience.

The reception highlights the film's willingness to challenge power through dark humor and its focus on migrants during an election cycle. Its fragmented, non realist approach sharpens a critique of authority and social fault lines in Mexico. Critics also note its visual experiments and each vignette mirrors courage in unlikely places.

Box office data for 1 For 1 is not widely reported, reflecting its niche release. The film appeared mainly in festivals and limited independent screenings rather than a wide commercial rollout. Its audience mostly consists of film fans and festival-goers.

There are no widely reported major awards or nominations for 1 For 1. The film's bold politics and style have earned note from festival audiences, but it does not appear in major award tallies. Any recognition tends to come from smaller regional or specialty festivals that value social critique.