Gonzalez Inarritu part of Mexican cinema's new golden age
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Movie buffs in Mexico are abuzz with the possibility native son Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu could snag this year's directing Oscar for "The Revenant," which would be an unprecedented third in a row by Mexicans.
If that's not enough for Mexicans to cheer about during Sunday's Academy Awards show, Emmanuel "Chivo" Lubezki is a good bet to win his third cinematography Oscar in a row.
In 1991 Cuaron put out the popular romantic comedy "Solo con tu pareja" ("Alone With Your Partner"), with cinematography by Lubezki, which was honored with two Ariel awards — the Mexican equivalent of the Oscars.
In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Hernandez recalled he had the morning show and Gonzalez Inarritu the afternoon, and the owners let them stay late to play with the studio equipment.
Gonzalez Inarritu co-founded the Z Films agency, where he first directed commercials, and later a TV pilot and the 1996 short feature "El timbre" ("The Doorbell") featuring Mexican actor Damian Alcazar.
When Gonzalez Inarritu's "Amores Perros" hit screens in 2000, it captivated moviegoers with its innovative storytelling of a sibling rivalry.
The film was a national box-office hit and swept 11 Ariel awards, including best movie, director and actor (Gael Garcia Bernal).