Gael García Bernal screens his third feature film Hombre al agua

The short version

• Gael García Bernal presented his third feature directorial effort, titled 'Hombre al agua'.[Variety]
• García Bernal co-wrote the project with Mariano Pensotti and plays the lead character, Camilo, who is a Cuban lifeguard.[Variety]
• Financing difficulties arose when seeking to cast a Cuban lead actor, prompting García Bernal to take the role.[Variety]
• García Bernal expressed hope that the comedy will transcend time similarly to 'Amores Perros'.[Variety]

Key facts

• Gael García Bernal directed, co-wrote, and stars in 'Hombre al agua', his third feature film.[Variety]
• The script was co-written over eight or nine years alongside Argentine playwright Mariano Pensotti.[Variety]
• Filming occurred in Mexico City, Yucatán, and Havana, Cuba.[Variety]
• Production was handled by La Corriente del Golfo, Cárcava Cine, and Redrum, with The Pool Films managing international sales.[Variety]

Sources

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• ‘Like ‘Amores Perros,’ I Hope My Film Will Also Transcend Time in Some Way,’ Says Gael García Bernal of His Third Directorial Outing, ‘Hombre al Agua’Variety metered