Déficit (2007)

Director:

Gael García Bernal

Writer:

Kyzza Terrazas (writer)

Release Date:

30 May 2008 (Mexico)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Two different social classes get together at a family gathering in Mexico. Based on the TV project "Ruta 32". |

Cast

Andrés Almeida	...	Conductor De Televisión
Fernanda Castillo
Luz Cipriota	...	Dolores
Dagoberto Gama
Gael García Bernal	...	Cristobal
Tenoch Huerta
Juan Pablo Medina
Jorge Luis Moreno	...	Charlie
Pamela Reiter	...	Mariana
Ana Serradilla	...	Mafer
Camila Sodi	...	Elisa
Giovanna Zacarías

Also Known As:

Untitled Gael García Bernal Project (Mexico) (working title)

Runtime:

Canada:79 min (Toronto International Film Festival)

Country:

Mexico

Language:

Spanish

Color:

Color

Certification:

Canada:14A | Japan:PG-12

Company:

Canana Films

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "At the Movies: (2008-11-26)" (2008)

DEFICIT: An interesting observation of the class system in Mexico, through a 20 somethings' eyes.

I think this film was a great 'fly on the wall' experience. It was like the Mexican version of 'KIDS', only not as explicit and depressing.

They basically showed what was going on in a young Mexican man's life through a party at his house. But here is the point. The lead character, Cristobal, is upper class and it focused on his interactions with a childhood friend, who is also his family's grounds-keeper/ servant. How often do we see this side of Mexican daily life? This movie evoked more sympathy for the struggle required for a Mexican in his homeland AND abroad.

The filmmakers made this movie and put Gael in the drivers seat to show a Mexico that we have never experienced in a film. It takes us from ignorance to appreciation. You see this very trendy/hot-now actor in, what is perhaps, his real environment. Although I am not sure he is that racist, I feel that putting us in his shoes for a bit really makes us take a step back and think twice before judging a huge part of our population that is really making a positive impact here in America.

The motive behind making this movie was to show what goes on in Mexico, where they come from. I am a Programmer for a Film Festival, and I have had to watch some really horrible stuff. For me, this was a breath of fresh air. More of a learning experience.

Thanks, L