Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths

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Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths
Bardo 2022 film poster.png
Teaser poster
Directed byAlejandro G. Iñárritu
Written by
Produced by
  • Alejandro G. Iñárritu
  • Stacy Perskie Kaniss
Starring
CinematographyDarius Khondji
Edited byAlejandro G. Iñárritu
Music by
Production
companies
  • M Productions
  • Redrum
Distributed byNetflix
Release dates
  • September 1, 2022 (2022-09-01) (Venice)
  • October 27, 2022 (2022-10-27) (Mexico)
Running time
174 minutes (Venice)[1]
CountryMexico
Languages
  • Spanish
  • English

Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (Spanish: Bardo, falsa crónica de unas cuantas verdades) is a 2022 Mexican epic black comedy-drama film co-written, produced and directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.[2] The film stars Daniel Giménez Cacho alongside Griselda Siciliani, and follows a journalist/documentarian who returns to his native country of Mexico and begins having an existential crisis in the form of dream-esque visions.

Bardo premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival in competition for the Golden Lion on September 1, 2022 and is scheduled to be released in theaters on November 18, 2022, before streaming on Netflix on December 16, 2022. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the cinematography, but criticized the writing and length.

Premise[]

"Bardo, Falsa crónica de unas cuantas verdades is an epic, visually stunning and immersive experience set against the intimate and moving journey of Silverio, a renowned Mexican journalist and documentary filmmaker living in Los Angeles, who, after being named the recipient of a prestigious international award, is compelled to return to his native country, unaware that this simple trip will push him to an existential limit.

The folly of his memories and fears have decided to pierce through the present, filling his everyday life with a sense of bewilderment and wonder. With both emotion and abundant laughter, Silverio grapples with universal yet intimate questions about identity, success, mortality, the history of Mexico and the deeply emotional familial bonds he shares with his wife and children. Indeed, what it means to be human in these very peculiar times."[1]

Cast[]

Production[]

Development[]

On March 22, 2020, it was reported that Alejandro G. Iñárritu would write, direct and produce a new film, to be shot in Mexico, Bradford Young as cinematographer, and Patrice Vermette as production designer.[3] On March 9, 2021, Griselda Siciliani joined the cast,[4] with Grantham Coleman that July.[5]

Filming[]

Principal photography began on March 3, 2021, in Mexico City, Mexico, with Darius Khondji instead serving as cinematographer, alongside Eugenio Caballero as production designer.[6] Five months of filming were planned in other locations in the Capital and the Estudios Churubusco.[7][8][9]

On March 4, 2021, during filming in the historic center of Mexico City, a passerby was arrested for striking a production security member.[10] In September 2021, it was reported that the film had completed production.[2]

Post-production[]

Iñárritu has continued editing the film after its premiere and intends to do so "until it's released". The version that screened at the 70th San Sebastián International Film Festival in late September 2022 runs 152 minutes without credits, 22 minutes shorter than the one screened at Venice and Telluride.[11]

Release[]

Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths had its world premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 1, 2022.[12] It will hold its United States premiere at the 2022 AFI Fest on November 3, 2022.[13] It is scheduled to be released in theaters in Mexico on October 27, 2022, prior to a limited release in United States theatres on November 4 and a debut on Netflix on December 16.[14][15][16]

Reception[]

Critical reception[]

The film has received mixed reviews from critics, with many criticizing it as self-indulgent and pretentious. On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 53% of 34 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.40/10. The site’s critical consensus reads “As deeply personal as it is demanding, Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths unsteadily walks the line between brilliance and sheer self-indulgence.”[17] Metacritic gave the film a weighted average score of 51 out of 100, based on 15 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[18]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "BARDO, FALSA CRÓNICA DE UNAS CUANTAS VERDADES". Venice International Film Festival. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Grobar, Matt (September 23, 2021). "Alejandro G. Iñárritu's New Comedy Gets Title; Oscar Winner's First Project In His Native Mexico Since 'Amores Perros'". Deadline. Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  3. ^ Fisher, Jacob (March 22, 2020). "Alejandro G. Iñárritu Set To Write & Direct New Film With Bradford Young & Patrice Vermette". Discussing Film. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  4. ^ Huerta, Cesar (March 9, 2021). "Iñárritu trae "Cortitos" a Griselda Siciliani y a Giménez Cacho". El Universal (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  5. ^ Kroll, Justin (July 29, 2021). "Grantham Coleman Joins Cast Of Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu's Next Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  6. ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Limbo". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 15, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  7. ^ Agencia Reforma (March 3, 2021). "Iñárritu inicia rodaje de su nueva cinta en la capital mexicana". Los Angeles Times (in Spanish). Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  8. ^ "Alejandro González Iñárritu comienza rodaje de su nueva película en CDMX". Tomatazos (in Spanish). March 5, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  9. ^ Grater, Tom (March 5, 2021). "Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu Rolls Cameras On First Movie Since 'The Revenant'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  10. ^ El Universal (March 4, 2021). "Detienen a hombre que enfurece por rodaje de Iñárritu en la CDMX". Elmparcial.com (in Spanish). Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  11. ^ Kohn, Eric (September 22, 2022). "Alejandro G. Iñarritu on His Stunning 'Bardo' Trailer and Why the Movie Is Shorter Now — Exclusive". IndieWire. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
  12. ^ "Biennale Cinema 2022 | Bardo, falsa crónica de unas cuantas verdades". La Biennale di Venezia. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  13. ^ "AFI Fest Adds 'Bardo', 'The Son', 'She Said', 'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio', More to Red Carpet Lineup". September 20, 2022.
  14. ^ Bergeson, Samantha (April 27, 2022). "Netflix Buys Alejandro G. Iñárritu's 'Bardo' and Sets Global Awards Season 2022 Release". IndieWire. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  15. ^ Ravindran, Nick Vivarelli,Manori; Vivarelli, Nick; Ravindran, Manori (July 26, 2022). "Darren Aronofsky, Laura Poitras, Olivia Wilde, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Florian Zeller Take New Movies to Venice – Full Lineup". Variety. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
  16. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (August 30, 2022). "Netflix Unveils Fall Movie Slate With Release Dates for 'Bardo,' 'White Noise' and Lindsay Lohan's 'Falling for Christmas'". Variety. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  17. ^ Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths, retrieved October 15, 2022
  18. ^ "Bardo, or False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved September 1, 2022.

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