Alejandro G. Iñárritu & Rodrigo Prieto look back on AMORES PERROS
Summary
Host Rico Gagliano interviews Alejandro González Iñárritu and cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto on the 25th anniversary of Amores Perros. They discuss their early radio days, the film’s risky visual style, and how it revitalized Mexican cinema. The conversation covers casting Gael García Bernal and the movie’s lasting global impact.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Amores Perros and the 25th anniversary
Guests: Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Rodrigo Prieto
Iñárritu's radio days and the killer turkey
From radio irreverence to cinematic storytelling
How Prieto and Iñárritu first collaborated
Discovering Gael García Bernal in a commercial
The bleak state of Mexican cinema in the 90s
Breaking union rules and finding a visual style
Cinematic influences and the handheld aesthetic
Rhythm, emotion, and the film's structure
The risky bleach bypass process and toxic chemicals
The pressure of a one-chance career in Mexico
The unexpected success and global impact
Outro: Restoration release and credits
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