Motorcyclist’s Happiness Won't Fit Into His Suit
(Al motociclista no le cabe la felicidad en el traje)
Gabriel Herrera | Fiction, Drama, Experimental
2021 | 10 minutes | Mexico
There he sits proudly on his beautiful motorbike, certain that he alone can explore the jungle. A playful re-enactment with reversed roles that takes aim at colonialism.
Synopsis
There he sits proudly on his beautiful motorbike which he would never loan to anyone. He is certain that he alone can explore the jungle. A playful re-enactment with reversed roles that takes aim at the hubris of the colonial conquerors.
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Main credits
Herrera, Gabriel (film director)
Herrera, Gabriel (screenwriter)
Bernal, Susana (film producer)
Narro. Artemio (film producer)
Illescas, David (actor)
Other credits
Cinematography, Stefanie Reinhard; editing, Gabriel Herrera.
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Body Image
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Gender + Sexuality Studies
Indigenous Peoples
Political Science
Race + Ethnicity
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Festivals
Berlinale; Sundance; Toronto International Film Festival; Hong Kong International Film Festival: Firebird Award – Grand Prix for Short Film
DIRECTOR: Gabriel Herrera
NATIONALITY: Mexico
YEAR: 2021
GENRE: Fiction, Drama, Experimental
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
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