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Synopsis
A family lives in the Mexican countryside raising fighting bulls. Esther is in charge of running the ranch, while her husband Juan, a world-renowned poet, raises and selects the beasts. When Esther becomes infatuated with a horse trainer named Phil, the couple struggles to stride through the emotional crisis.
- Screenplay:
- Carlos Reygadas
- Cinematography:
- Diego Garcia
- Sound:
- Raúl Locatelli
- Edit:
- Carlos Reygadas
- Music:
- Carlos Reygadas, Raúl Locatelli
- Cast:
- Carlos Reygadas, Natalia López, Burgers Phil, Rut Reygadas, Eleazar Reygadas
- Production Company:
- Mantarraya Producciones, NoDream Cinema, Snowglobe Films, Bord Cadre films
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Director's statement
When I made "Our Time", I wanted to confront the fragile boundaries between love, freedom, and possession. Through the story of a couple who attempt to navigate an open relationship while living on a remote ranch, I explored how ideals of honesty and autonomy collide with jealousy and vulnerability. The rural landscape mirrors the emotional vastness and isolation of the characters. I chose a raw, intimate approach, allowing contradictions to unfold without easy resolution. **The film ultimately reveals** that love, even when founded on radical transparency, cannot escape insecurity and power dynamics. It invites viewers to reflect on the tension between desire for freedom and the fear of losing control.