When Alzheimer’s knocks on a parent’s door, it will be the job of all their loved ones to help them deal with the disease. And what better therapeutic resource than music? Mariachisan upcoming Mexican series and future HBO Max original content, uses this premise to delve into cultural aspects of our region and beloved and emblematic traditions that have managed to survive to the present day.
What is it about Mariachis?
Mariachis is a Mexican, or “very Mexican” series, which illustrates a “musical journey through customs rooted in our culture”, in the words of HBO Max (via). The story revolves around a man facing a medical condition that threatens to make him forget his experiences and his passions. However, both his family and the mariachi music will be there to support him, even if the intentions of his troubled brother are not entirely disinterested.
“Our protagonist, Rosendo Cuevas, patriarch of the family, suffers a sudden and aggressive beginning of Alzheimer’s that could take away more than thirty years of his life, including those in which he began with his great passion, music,” dictates an official synopsis. from the series. “Through her and his memories, we will see the culture of a country whose customs have endured over time.”
Composed of eight episodes, Mariachis is directed by Hammudi Al-Rahmoun Font (Tijuana, El Chapo), with Mario Mandujano (Rosary Scissors) exercising the duties of second director.
The cast
In the role of Rosendo Cuevas, the actor and famous singer of ranchera music stands out Pedro Fernandez (Malverde: The Patron Saint). He accompanies you in the cast consolation duval (unhappy ever after), alberto star (the soulless), Tono Mauri (Luis Miguel: The series), Regina Orozco (acapulco), Costanza Andrade (Miss 89), Ricardo Polanco (Lessons for scoundrels) and Vadhir Derbez (The waiter), among others.
what to expect from Mariachis?
According to a recent statement from HBO Max, Mariachis “will pay homage to Mexican vernacular music —which serves as a backdrop to tell this story— and where episode by episode it will take us back to the era of Mexican golden cinema that saw the birth of cultural icons” (via Millennium).
It is a dramatic comedy that was born inspired by Mexican idols; such as Pedro Infante, Jorge Negrete, María Félix, Pedro Armendáriz, Dolores del Río and Javier Solís. It also aspires to establish a dialogue between tradition and contemporaneity.
In 2021, when this series produced by Hippo Entertainment was just starting filming, Marcelo Tamburrivice president of content development at Warner Latin America, highlighted the role of Mariachis as a tribute to the people of Mexico.
“With this new production, we reiterate our commitment to continue creating stories that truly embrace audiences in the region,” said the executive (via). «Mariachis is based on the most endearing culture and traditions of the Mexican people and offers a dramedy which we believe will amuse and excite, not only Mexicans, but everyone in Latin America.”
When it premieres Mariachis?
Mariachisthe new Mexican series on HBO Max, will arrive on the platform streaming he March 2, 2023.
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Trailer for Mariachis
Antonio G. Spindola I have very bad memory. Out of solidarity with my memories, I choose to lose myself too. Preferably in a movie theater.