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Like another wonderful Mexican film, Amores
Perros, this film is multi-layered. On the surface there
is a voyage of sexual and self-discovery by two teenage
friends. Dig deeper and you find a story of two Mexicos;
and for those prepared to dig deeper still there is a third,
more profound exploration of life, sex and death.
What makes Y Tu Mamá También so different
is that the sex is used to unlock secrets. The older woman
is the central strength and gives the film a gravity that
makes its points stick. There is much naked flesh but Cuarón's
wildly erotic film never loses touch with thought and feeling.
Add in the availability of the second and third layers,
if you're prepared to look, and you have something very
special indeed.
Awards
Best
Screenplay, Marcello Mastroianni Award, Venice Film Festival
2001
Critics
"Refreshing,
funny and true." Tom Charity, Time Out
Links
Official
Site
Philip
French Review -The Observer Film Of The Week
Roger
Ebert Review in Chicago Sun-Times
Programme
Notes
The
notes for this film can be viewed here
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Director
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Alfonso
Cuarón |
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Writers
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Alfonso
Cuarón Carlos Cuarón
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Cast |
Gael
García Bernal
Ana López Mercado
Diego Luna
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Cert |
15 |
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Length |
1hr
45mins |
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Country |
Nor/Swe
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Language |
In
Spanish with English subtitles |
Video
DVD
Other
films by Alfonso
Cuarón
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