An amateur dog fighter, a supermodel, and a derelict assassin, all separately struggling to find love, find their lives transformed by a devastating car wreck in Mexico City.An amateur dog fighter, a supermodel, and a derelict assassin, all separately struggling to find love, find their lives transformed by a devastating car wreck in Mexico City.An amateur dog fighter, a supermodel, and a derelict assassin, all separately struggling to find love, find their lives transformed by a devastating car wreck in Mexico City.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 55 wins & 24 nominations total
Gael García Bernal
- Octavio
- (as Gael García)
Álvaro Guerrero
- Daniel
- (as Alvaro Guerrero)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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- TriviaFor the scenes where the dogs appeared to be dead or dying, the animals were actually heavily sedated under the careful eye of the Mexican SPCA. Multiple dogs that looked like one dog seen on screen were also used, so that the same dog was not under sedation for more than half an hour and not more than once a day at a time.
- GoofsFor photos taken for the 2nd time in the photo booth, El Chivo is wearing the brother's black sportcoat, yet when he subsequently pastes the photo in the album, the sportcoat appears distinctly burgundy in color.
- Crazy creditsTo Luciano: Because we also are what we have lost. Special Thanks to: "Abba, Pater"
- Alternate versionsThe following are from the deleted scenes on the DVD:
- An alternate ending where the camera is outside the house where El Chivo was holding the two business partners hostage and two gunshots are heard.
- A comedic and tender scene between Daniel and Valeria which would have come shortly after Valeria returned from the hospital. Valeria wakes up Daniel in the middle of the night to help her get to the bathroom.
- A conversation between Daniel and Valeria in their apartment where Valeria reveals to the audience that she had an abortion.
- A brief scene where Octavio bursts into Susanna's mother's apartment searching for her.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2001 (2001)
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What a masterful feature film debut
Alejandro González Iñárritu's debut feature film 'Amores Perros' to me is one of the most remarkable film debuts there is in terms of direction and as an overall film. While he hasn't made a bad film (his weakest 'Babel' is still very good), even if some of his films are very divisive, 'Amores Perros' to me is his best.
It is a long film but don't let that put you off, 'Amores Perros' makes the most of the running time and rarely does it feel drawn out or overlong. The middle act is quite as good as the rest of the film, the pacing drags a bit but not enough to bring the film down too much. The first story is absorbing but even better is the magnificent last one. Even if they are purposely not likable the characters are compellingly real.
Visually, 'Amores Perros' is a very well made film. Very atmospherically lit, edited and designed. Not a fan of the hand held camera technique but it's very cleverly used here, with an intriguing documentary-like style, and is not abused. It's beautifully scored too.
Scripting is complex and absorbing, and the way 'Amores Perros', exploring love, desire, desperation and traumas, is told and constructed allows for many disturbing, shocking, suspenseful and moving moments. It's very thought-provoking too and has real immediacy, as well as hard-hitting emotional power, vast emotional range and is uniquely twisted. Iñárritu's direction is exemplary, even early on his style is well established.
Acting is very good, especially Emilio Echevarría.
Overall, a masterful feature film debut and a masterpiece in its own right. 10/10 Bethany Cox
It is a long film but don't let that put you off, 'Amores Perros' makes the most of the running time and rarely does it feel drawn out or overlong. The middle act is quite as good as the rest of the film, the pacing drags a bit but not enough to bring the film down too much. The first story is absorbing but even better is the magnificent last one. Even if they are purposely not likable the characters are compellingly real.
Visually, 'Amores Perros' is a very well made film. Very atmospherically lit, edited and designed. Not a fan of the hand held camera technique but it's very cleverly used here, with an intriguing documentary-like style, and is not abused. It's beautifully scored too.
Scripting is complex and absorbing, and the way 'Amores Perros', exploring love, desire, desperation and traumas, is told and constructed allows for many disturbing, shocking, suspenseful and moving moments. It's very thought-provoking too and has real immediacy, as well as hard-hitting emotional power, vast emotional range and is uniquely twisted. Iñárritu's direction is exemplary, even early on his style is well established.
Acting is very good, especially Emilio Echevarría.
Overall, a masterful feature film debut and a masterpiece in its own right. 10/10 Bethany Cox
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Box office
- Budget
- $2,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $5,408,467
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $61,047
- Apr 1, 2001
- Gross worldwide
- $20,908,467
- Runtime2 hours 34 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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