Azul Oscuro, Azul Celeste is a 2026 Mexican documentary film about the institutional structure and governance of the cement cooperative Cooperativa La Cruz Azul and its associated football club Cruz Azul. Directed by Carlos Carrera and Carlos Bátiz, the film examines the internal conflicts affecting both entities during the administration of Guillermo "Billy" Álvarez Cuevas.
The documentary premiered at the 41st Guadalajara International Film Festival on 18 April 2026, before its commercial release in Mexican cinemas.
Synopsis The film examines the administration of Guillermo "Billy" Álvarez within Cooperativa La Cruz Azul and its associated football club Cruz Azul. It traces his rise as a leading figure in Mexican football and business, as well as the legal investigations and internal disputes that marked the later years of his tenure. Through testimonies, archival material, and investigative reporting, the documentary explores the institutional structure of the cooperative and its relationship with the football club, addressing the political, financial, and legal issues that affected both entities.
Production The documentary was directed by Carlos Carrera and Carlos Bátiz. Development of the project began around 2020, when it was initially conceived as a television series before being reworked into a feature-length documentary. The production is based on investigative research, incorporating testimonies, archival footage, and previously unseen material related to the internal affairs of Cruz Azul and its cooperative structure.
Release Azul Oscuro, Azul Celeste premiered on 18 April 2026 as part of the 41st Guadalajara International Film Festival, which ran from 17 to 25 April 2026. The film had a commercial theatrical release in Mexico on 28 May 2026, distributed by Cinemex.
See also Cooperativa La Cruz Azul Cruz Azul
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Official trailer