Incomplete Lovers
| Incomplete Lovers | |
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| Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Gilberto González Penilla |
| Written by | Gilberto González Penilla |
| Produced by | Óscar Bedriñana Roberto Fiesco Ernesto Martínez Arévalo Janeth Mora Jessica Villegas Lattuada |
| Starring | Alejandro Camacho |
| Cinematography | Ricardo Garfias |
| Edited by | Gilberto González Penilla Miguel Salgado |
Production company | Payasito Films SA de CV |
Release dates |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Incomplete Lovers (Spanish: Amores incompletos) is a 2022 Mexican comedy-drama film written and directed by Gilberto González Penilla.[1] Starring Alejandro Camacho.[2] It is about the journey of a 65-year-old man through the Baja California peninsula in search of his dead wife's lovers.[3]
Synopsis
[edit ]José is a 65-year-old widower who decides to embark on a journey through the Baja California peninsula to confront the trio of lovers that his deceased wife once had.[4]
Cast
[edit ]The actors participating in this film are:[5] [6]
- Alejandro Camacho as José
- Patricia Bernal as Elena
- Flor Eduarda Gurrola as Sonia
- Hoze Meléndez as Daniel
- Juan Carlos Colombo as Juan Carlos
- Leonardo Flores as Alex
- Héctor Jiménez as Joaquín
- Manuel Landeta as Luigi Kappala
- Edwarda Gurrola as Sonia
- Adolfo Madera as Tourist
- Johanna Murillo as Guadalupe
- Hernán Mendoza as Jose's friend
- Silverio Palacios as Rodrigo
- Oscar Quiñones as Husband
- Gisela Madrigal as Elena's friend 1
- Gabriela Roel as Elena's friend 2
- Tasha Sulkowska as Kimberly
- Elias Visaiz as Photographer
- Karem Momo Ruiz as Vendor The Bufadora
Production
[edit ]Principal photography began on March 4, 2022, and ended on April 4 of the same year.[7] It was filmed on location in Ensenada, Tijuana, and San Quintin, Mexico.[8] [9]
Release
[edit ]It had its international premiere in mid-November 2022 at the 11th Los Cabos International Film Festival.[10] [11] It was released commercially on March 30, 2023, in Mexican theaters,[12] [13] to later have a premiere on April 16, 2023, at the 39th Chicago Latino Film Festival.[14]
Reception
[edit ]Critical reception
[edit ]Ernesto Diezmartínez from Letras Libres praised the rhythm and comedy present in the film, highlighting that all the gags in the film work well, also highlighting the direction of the actors and the performance of Alejandro Camacho in his comedy debut.[15] Alejandro Alemán from the newspaper El Universal also highlighted positively the humor used in the film and that the gags happen organically, he also praised Alejandro Camacho's acting variety, calling it innovative.[16]
Accolades
[edit ]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49th Diosas de Plata | Best Film | Incomplete Lovers | Pending | [17] [18] |
| Best Director | Gilberto González Penilla | Pending | |||
| Best Actor | Alejandro Camacho | Pending | |||
| Best Actor in a Minor Role | Hernán Mendoza | Pending | |||
| Best Actress in a Minor Role | Johanna Murillo | Pending | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Gilberto González Penilla | Pending | |||
| Best Cinematography | Ricardo Garfias | Pending | |||
| Best Editing | Gilberto González Penilla & Miguel Salgado | Pending |
References
[edit ]- ^ García, Diana. "Gilberto González Penilla alaba el trabajo de Alejandro Camacho, en su cinta 'Amores Incompletos'". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2023年04月18日.
- ^ B, Florencio; Sudcaliforniano, a | El. "Película "Amores incompletos", filmada en BCS, llega a los cines". El Sudcaliforniano | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, sobre México, Baja California Sur y el Mundo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023年04月18日.
- ^ "Amores Incompletos, una comedia ligera inspirada en la ausencia, llega a cines". SinEmbargo MX (in Spanish). 2023年03月31日. Retrieved 2023年04月18日.
- ^ IMCINE. "'Amores incompletos' Gilberto González Penillas: a la búsqueda de los amantes de Elena". www.imcine.gob.mx. Retrieved 2023年04月18日.
- ^ "Reparto de Amores Incompletos (película 2022). Dirigida por Gilberto González Penilla". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023年04月18日. Retrieved 2023年04月18日.
- ^ "Reparto Completo de Amores incompletos (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023年04月18日.
- ^ REDACCION, MESA DE (2022年04月04日). "Concluye en BC rodaje de "Amores incompletos": Economía e Innovación"". Diario Tijuana (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023年04月18日.
- ^ "Termina rodaje "Amores incompletos" película de director tijuanense filmada de Baja California". Yahoo Sports (in Spanish). 4 April 2022. Retrieved 2023年04月18日.
- ^ "Termina rodaje "Amores incompletos" película de director tijuanense filmada de Baja California". SanDiegoRed (in Spanish). 4 April 2022. Retrieved 2023年04月18日.
- ^ "Festival de Cine de Los Cabos 2022: Fechas, programación y actividades". Cine PREMIERE (in Spanish). 2022年11月09日. Retrieved 2023年04月18日.
- ^ Gallegos, Ricardo (2022年10月20日). "Festival Internacional de Cine de Los Cabos 2022 - Películas, fechas y todos los detalles". La Estatuilla. Retrieved 2023年04月18日.
- ^ "Amores Incompletos, comedia ligera inspirada en la ausencia, llega a cines - EstamosAquí MX". estamosaqui.mx (in Spanish). 2023年04月04日. Retrieved 2023年04月18日.
- ^ Longoria, Andreina (2023年03月27日). "Amores Incompletos llega al cine el 30 de marzo, protagonizada por Alejandro Camacho". Asi es la Nota (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023年04月18日.
- ^ "Incomplete Lovers – Chicago Latino Film Festival" . Retrieved 2023年04月18日.
- ^ Diezmartínez, Ernesto (2022年11月30日). "Cinco películas mexicanas en Los Cabos 2022". Letras Libres (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023年04月18日.
- ^ "Amores Incompletos: un viaje de amor y humor". El Universal (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023年04月18日.
- ^ "Listo de nominados a la 49 entrega de Diosas de Plata al cine mexicano". PECIME (in Spanish). 19 February 2024. Retrieved 2024年03月02日.
- ^ "Premios Diosas de Plata 2024: Estos son los nominados para su edición 49°". Fideicomiso para la Promoción y Desarrollo del Cine Mexicano en el Distrito Federal (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024年03月02日.
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