Amores perros (2000)
Short description
Amores Perros is a Mexican film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu that was released in 2000. It is a powerful and emotionally charged story that follows the lives of three different people whose lives become intertwined after a car accident.
The movie begins with Octavio, played by Gael García Bernal, who is desperate to escape his life of poverty and violence. He enters into an illegal dogfighting ring in order to make money and win the heart of his brother's girlfriend Susana, played by Vanessa Bauche. Octavio's story is one of desperation and hope as he struggles to make something of himself despite the odds stacked against him.
The second story follows Daniel, played by Álvaro Guerrero, who is a successful businessman with a beautiful wife and daughter. After the car accident, Daniel's life begins to unravel as he discovers his wife's infidelity and must come to terms with his own mortality. His story is one of loss and regret as he struggles to find meaning in his life after tragedy strikes.
The third story follows El Chivo, played by Emilio Echevarría, who is an ex-revolutionary turned homeless man living on the streets of Mexico City. He takes care of stray dogs while trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter Maru, played by Goya Toledo. El Chivo's story is one of redemption as he finds solace in caring for animals while trying to make amends for past mistakes.
Amores Perros is an intense and gripping film that explores themes such as love, loyalty, betrayal, violence, poverty and mortality in a way that few films have been able to do before or since its release. The performances from all three leads are outstanding and each character's journey will leave you feeling moved and inspired at the same time. The cinematography captures the beauty of Mexico City while also conveying the harsh realities faced by its inhabitants on a daily basis. The soundtrack features some great Latin music which adds another layer of emotion to this already powerful film.
Overall Amores Perros is an incredible movie that will stay with you long after it has ended. It’s an intense exploration into human nature that will leave you feeling both moved and inspired at the same time. Highly recommended!