To actor Gael García Bernal, migration is integral to life. It’s almost like breathing and eating — “It’s something that has saved humanity,” he said. But if the rhetoric espoused during the 2016 U.S.
Gael Garcia Bernal stars in this minimalist thriller that taps into genuine fears of the moment. Give “Desierto” credit for this: There has never been a more appropriate time for a tense thriller ...
Mexican filmmaker Jonás Cuarón is known for his collaborations with his father, Alfonso Cuarón, most notably on “Gravity.” But the immigration thriller “Desierto” is rooted firmly on the ground. He ...
"Desierto" is a stark, economical thriller. Its conflict is elemental and the characters are defined with bold strokes. Director Jonás Cuarón, the son of acclaimed filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón, draws from ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Veronica Villafañe is an expert in the Hispanic media industry. Armed with a long-range rifle, a racist vigilante and his vicious ...
Mexican filmmaker Jonás Cuarón is known for his collaborations with his father, Alfonso Cuarón, most notably on “Gravity.” But the immigration thriller “Desierto” is rooted firmly on the ground. He ...
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The new film "Desierto" doesn't have much dialogue, and the plot is simple. A group of Mexican immigrants crosses the U.S. border. A sniper and his dog set out to kill them. Mexican actor Gael Garcia ...