Bruno Santamaría Razo's debut fiction film, 'Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building', will premiere at the Cannes Critics’ Week, examining family dynamics and personal growth in 1990s Mexico City.
The Plot and Themes
The film's protagonist, Bruno, is an 11-year-old navigating the complexities of his father's HIV diagnosis and a burgeoning friendship with his best friend, Vladimir. This news shifts his childhood innocence into a realm of adult responsibilities.
The film uses musical elements, akin to salsa songs, as a metaphor for the family's attempt to cope with their struggles. Thirty years later, Santamaría Razo revisits these memories, seeking understanding through a lens of love and celebration.
Behind the Scenes
The cast features Jade Reyes, Sofía Espinosa, and Lázaro Gabino among others. Santamaría Razo, known for exploring themes of memory and childhood, wrote and directed the film, with Andrea Rabasa Jofre as editor and Fernando Hernández García as cinematographer. The film’s production involved Mexico's Ojo de Vaca Productora, Brazil's Desvia Films, and Denmark's Snowglobe, with Luxbox handling sales.
A Personal Connection
Santamaría Razo reveals that during filming, family members identified with lines from the script, highlighting the film's emotional resonance. “Fiction was managing to connect with something deeply true,” he noted in press materials.
The movie invites viewers to experience the 1990s Mexico City setting, capturing the era's cultural and emotional landscape.
Exclusive Preview
THR has released an exclusive clip from 'Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building', providing a glimpse into the film's tone and setting. Watch the clip to see Bruno's world come alive.
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cannes-critics-week-six-months-in-a-pink-and-blue-building-1236591012/
