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Experience 'Y tu mamá también': Alfonso Cuarón's Critically Acclaimed Road Movie

This celebrated 35mm screening explores this road movie's themes of youth and societal change.

Delve into 'Y tu mamá también,' Alfonso Cuarón's acclaimed road movie that captivates audiences with its blend of humor, drama, and social commentary. This powerful film, presented in its original 35mm format, follows two teenagers and an older woman on a transformative journey across Mexico. Discover the narrative's exploration of coming-of-age, desire, and the subtle portrayal of a nation in transition.

About Y tu mamá también at Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam

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Exhibition summary

This screening features 'Y tu mamá también,' a celebrated road movie by Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón. The film follows two teenagers from Mexico City who embark on a journey with an older Spanish woman, leading them to discover a mythical beach and confront deeper realities about life and democracy.

Curatorial context

Screened in its original 35mm format from the Eye collection, 'Y tu mamá también' is a critically acclaimed film by Alfonso Cuarón, which brought international fame to actors Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna. The narrative centers on Tenoch and Julio, two teenagers from contrasting backgrounds in Mexico City, who spend their days exploring casual relationships and seeking new experiences. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they encounter an older Spanish woman at a wedding and agree to drive her to a remote beach, Boca del Cielo. What begins as a summer fling for the trio evolves into a profound exploration of a society on the brink, with Cuarón subtly portraying a crumbling democracy and a sense of life's finality beneath the surface of the adventure. Elegantly shot by Emmanuel Lubezki, the film is lauded for being funny, moving, and disarming, showcasing a masterful blend of coming-of-age narrative with social commentary.

Admission and ticket notes

This film is part of the '2001 – A Time Capsule' program. Visitors under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. The movie contains scenes with alcohol and/or drug use. Specific ticketing details for this screening would typically be available via the museum's main booking channels.

Y tu mamá también key exhibition facts

Review exhibition status, schedule, venue context, and attribution details for Y tu mamá también at Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam

Venue
Eye Filmmuseum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jan 1, 2001 – Dec 31, 2001
Artist line / attribution
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, with cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki.
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