Gael García Bernal wants to reset the social contract and find hope with the movies
Gael García Bernal, star-director of Hombre Al Agua, shares what he learned from Alfonso Cuarón, Jim Jarmusch, Michel Gondry, and more.
Gael García Bernal has had an impressive career spanning three decades, appearing in a variety of roles. He has played heroes and villains in films like Old, Ema, and Museo, as well as historical figures in movies such as The Motorcycle Diaries, and even heartbreaking animated characters in films like Coco. Now, as a director for the third time, Bernal's film Hombre Al Agua delves into Latin American politics, class, and autofiction.
The mystery-tinged dramedy follows Camilo, a Cuban lifeguard who saves a rich Mexican tourist, leading to changes in his life. The film touches on various subjects, including politics, masculinity, and the relationships between different Latin American countries, specifically focusing on the Cuba-Mexico-Brazil dynamic.
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