As every year, the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences (AMAC) will recognize the best of Mexican cinema with the Ariel. This recognition serves to highlight the most outstanding performances, scripts, technical aspects and works of the national film industry. In previous years, one of the main complaints from viewers is that there was no opportunity to see the films nominated in each of the categories. On this occasion, there is no excuse, since most of the titles are already on digital platforms. Here we review so you know where to see the films nominated for Ariel 2023.
Nominated for Best Picture
BARDO, false chronicle of a few truths – Netflix
In his most recent film, Alejandro G. Iñárritu tells us the story of Silverio Gama, a prestigious Mexican journalist and documentarian who lives in Los Angeles, who is forced to return to his native country after receiving an international award. This trip will take him to an “existential limit”. Although he did not manage to represent Mexico in the most recent Oscar Awards, he does compete to be the Best Film at the Ariel 2023.
Nominated for Best Film, direction (Alejandro González Iñárritu), actor (Daniel Giménez Cacho), male co-acting (Francisco Rubio), editing, photography, original music, sound, art design, makeup, costumes and visual effects.
The north over the void –Prime Video
After the success of girls fine, Alejandra Márquez Abella returns with an equally powerful and impressive story. In it, Don Reynaldo is a renowned hunter in decline. When the threat of losing his estate and his father’s legacy appears; the dynamics with his family, with his workers and with the land, will be dangerously disrupted. It was screened at the 2022 Berlin International Film Festival and at the 2022 Morelia International Film Festival.
Nominated for Best Film, Direction (Alejandra Márquez Abella), Actor (Gerardo Trejoluna), Female Co-acting (Dolores Heredia), Male Co-acting (Fernando Bonilla and Raúl Briones), Original Screenplay, Editing, Photography, Original Music, Sound, Art Design , makeup, costumes, special effects and visual effects.
Bonemaker –Prime Video
For a horror film to achieve 17 Ariel nominations is a barbaric thing, but for it to be the most nominated this year is impressive. In her debut feature, Michelle Garza Cervera tells us about motherhood through Valeria. When she finds out that she is pregnant, a sinister entity will endanger her life and, after giving birth, that of her baby. To save herself from her, she will have to delve into her punk past and into a world of urban witches who will guide her to face The Bonesera.
Nominated for Best Film, First Feature, Direction (Michelle Garza Cervera), Actress (Natalia Solián), Female Co-Acting (Mayra Batalla and Martha Claudia Moreno), New Actor (Isabel Luna), Original Screenplay, Editing, Photography, Original Music, Sound , art design, makeup, costumes, special effects and visual effects.
The fall –Prime Video
In this controversial film starring Karla Souza, we meet Mariel, a veteran diver in her last chance to participate in the Olympic Games. However, when a terrible truth surfaces, Mariel is forced to confront her own past and ask herself: is winning still the ultimate dream? If you want to know one of the crudest stories that Mexican cinema has portrayed recently, this is one of the best options.
Nominated for Best Film, Direction (Lucía Puenzo), Actress (Karla Souza), Breakthrough Actor (Déja Ebergengi), Original Screenplay and Special Effects.
the civilian –StarPlus
This feature film starring Arcelia Ramírez addresses one of the most problematic issues in contemporary Mexico: insecurity and drug trafficking, from the point of view of its protagonist Cielo, a mother whose daughter, Laura, is kidnapped and in an effort to rescue her does what possible to find it. After being lauded at the Cannes Film Festival, it became clear that it would have a tremendous reception. And their Ariel nominations confirm it.
Nominated for Best Film, actor (Álvaro Guerrero), actress (Arcelia Ramírez), male co-acting (Juan Daniel García Treviño and Jorge A. Jiménez), editing, original script, sound and makeup.
Where to see other productions nominated for Ariel 2023?
In theaters
- Home Is Somewhere Else – Nominated for Best Documentary and Animated Feature Film
- Pedro (as of September 14) – Nominated for Best First Feature
Netflix
- Noise – Nominated for Best Director (Natalia Beristáin), actress (Julieta Egurrola), photography and editing
- distance letters -Nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film and for Original Music
- 1976 – Nominated for Best Ibero-American Film
- The Kings of the world – Nominated for Best Ibero-American Film
Prime Video
- The evil eye – Nominated for Best Special Effects and Visual Effects
- the mighty victoria – Nominated for Best Special Effects and Costumes
- Argentina, 1985 – Nominated for Best Ibero-American Film
star plus
- the exorcist – Nominated for Best Visual Effects
clear video
- Gods of Mexico – Nominated for Best Documentary Feature
MUBI
- gem cloak – Nominated for Best First Feature and for Sound
- Do not worry – Nominated for Best Documentary Short Film
Rent and buy on digital platforms
- users – Nominated for Best Documentary Feature
- Box – Nominated for Best Actor (Hernán Mendoza), Original Screenplay and Art Design
- wheat field – Nominated for Best First Feature and for Female Co-Acting (Nicolasa Ortíz Monasterio and Úrsula Pruneda) and New Actor (Emilia Berjón)
FilminLatino
- Courage – Nominated for Best Actress (Marta Aura)
Check HERE the complete list of nominations for the 2023 Ariel Awards.
Juan Jose Cruz I am one of those who always defended Robert Pattinson as Batman and can see the same movie in the theater up to 7 times. My guilty pleasure? Low budget horror movie.