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This film is edited by Ana García.
Film Information
Güeros follows in the footsteps of movies such as Y Tu Mamá También and Duck Season where he film’s social commentary unspools quietly in the background while the narrative focuses on the boredom, anxiety, and longing for meaning experienced by two or three privileged young people. Beautifully shot in black-and-white (and in 4:3 aspect ratio), this coming-of-age comedy pays homage to the French New Wave and American indie cinema, proving once again, the global reach of contemporary Mexican cinema.
The arrival of Tomás gives new energy to his brother Sombra and his friend Santos, whose lives seem to be on hold after a student strike. Together, they decide to go on a road trip to find the legendary musician they listened to as kids, and whose location has been unknown for a long time.
Reviews
"More than perhaps any other country, Mexico has lobbed some real cinematic intelligence onto the world stage in recent years. Güeros continues that salutary tradition. A sly, insouciant masterpiece, it marks Alonso Ruizpalacios as a talent to watch." – Roger Ebert
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