Human Resources (Spanish: Recursos humanos) is a 2023 Mexican-Argentine black comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Jesús Magaña Vázquez.[1] It is based on the novel of the same name by Antonio Ortuño.[2] The film stars Pedro de Tavira[3] alongside by Juana Viale, Giuseppe Gamba, Daniel Tovar, Cecilia Ponce, Natalia Barraud, Hernán Sevilla and Camila Murias.[4]
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| Directed by | Jesús Magaña Vázquez |
| Screenplay by | Jesús Magaña Vázquez Fernando del Razo |
| Based on | Recursos humanos by Antonio Ortuño |
| Produced by | Daniel Pech Dominga Sotomayor Omar Zúñiga |
| Cinematography | Alejandro Cantú |
| Edited by | Luis Arturo Cárdenas Carlos Espinoza |
| Music by | Emilio Kauderer |
Production companies | Sobrevivientes Films Prisma Cine |
Release dates |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Countries | Mexico Argentina |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
editGabriel Lynch is a tenacious print division supervisor who recently applied for a manager position. However, his dream will be frustrated when the position is taken by Constantino who is the son of someone important within the company. As a consequence, Gabriel will seek to orchestrate a revenge that will change everyone's destiny forever.[5]
Cast
edit- Antonio Ortuño as Gabriel Lynch
- Gonzalo Lavisse as Kid Gabriel Lynch
- Juana Viale as Verónica
- Giuseppe Gamba as Constantino
- Daniel Tovar as Paruro
- Cecilia Ponce as Lizbeth
- Natalia Barraud as Carla
- Hernán Sevilla as Juan Arregui
- Camila Murias as Mirna
- María Julia Denna as Gabriel's mother
- Salvador Ferrer as Diego
- Alejandra Herrera as María
- Ulises Bueno as Himself
Production
editDevelopment
editAfter finishing the novel Recursos humanos in 2010–2011, Jesús Magaña set out to adapt it into a film after falling in love with Ortuño's book because the novel seemed to him like a version of Fight Club, but Mexican.[6] He wrote the script with Fernando del Razo with whom he made The Alien.[6]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began on April 25, 2022, lasting 5 weeks in Córdoba, Argentina.[7][8]
Release
editIt had its world premiere on October 24, 2023, at the 21st Morelia International Film Festival,[9] then was commercially released on November 16, 2023, in Mexican theaters,[10] and on February 29, 2024, in Argentine theaters.[11]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66th Ariel Awards | Best Actor | Pedro De Tavira | Nominated | [12][13] |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Jesús Magaña Vázquez & Fernando del Razo | Nominated | |||
| Best Special Effects | Lanfranco Buratini, Esteban Parodi, Nico Crespo & Jano Ubierna | Nominated | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Nicolás González, Ignacio Pol, Pablo Accamee, Enrique Cantú Garza V & Fernando Campos | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Recursos Humanos la nueva película mexicana de humor negro; ¿Cuándo se estrena?". Milenio.
- ^ Magaña, Arturo (2023-11-18). "Recursos humanos, la venganza de los godínez". El País México (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ "Los "Recursos humanos" son llevados al cine". Diario de Yucatán (in Spanish). 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ "Llegó Recursos Humanos, la película mexicana que Juana Viale filmó en Córdoba". Cadena 3 (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ "Llega al cine "Recursos Humanos" basada en la novela del escritor tapatío Antonio Ortuño". El Informador (in Mexican Spanish). 2023-11-15. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ a b "Recursos humanos de Jesús Magaña Vázquez y el excelente ambiente laboral". IMCINE. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ "Vamos a divertirnos! Comenzó el rodaje de Recursos Humanos". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Magra, Celina (2024-02-23). "Estrena Recursos Humanos, película argentina rodada en Córdoba". Agencia Córdoba Cultura (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Zúñiga, Estefanía. "Jesús Magaña Vázquez llegó al 21er FICM para presentar Recursos Humanos". Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia.
- ^ "Alistan el estreno de la película mexicana Recursos Humanos". Intolerancia Diario (in Mexican Spanish). 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ "Recursos humanos: llega la película protagonizada por Juana Viale". Filo News (in Spanish). 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ "Nominaciones al Ariel 2024". IMCINE. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Pérez, Fernanda (2024-09-08). "Todos los ganadores de los Premios Ariel 2024". Vogue (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-08.