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03 September 2024

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I came to Comala because I was told my father lived here, a man named

Pedro P ramo

Whispers of the past, stories of the living intertwined with the dead, a quest disguised as a condemnation, and a ghost town called Comala. Pedro P ramo, the film adaptation of Juan Rulfos masterpiece, presents its first teaser days before its world premiere this September 7 at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). On Netflix, it will be available globally on November 6.

The film marks the directorial debut of renowned Mexican cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto. Behind the scenes is an internationally recognized team: the screenplay is by Mateo Gil; production design by Eugenio Caballero and Carlos Y. Jacques; cinematography by Prieto and Nico Aguilar; costume design by Anna Terrazas; original score by Gustavo Santaolalla; and music supervision by Leonardo Heiblum.

The cast includes Manuel Garc a Rulfo, Tenoch Huerta, Dolores Heredia, Ilse Salas, H ctor Kotsifakis, Mayra Batalla, Roberto Sosa, Giovanna Zacar as, No Hern ndez, and Yoshira Esc rrega, among others.

In the words of Rodrigo Prieto:

"Almost 70 years after its publication, the novels impact continues to resonate, making it one of the most significant works in Mexican literature. Directing this film adaptation has been an exciting challenge and a deeply personal journey that has led me to explore my own connections to the ghosts of previous generations of my family, just as Juan Preciado did when he arrived in Comala in search of his father, a man named Pedro P ramo."

About Pedro P ramo:Director: Rodrigo PrietoWritten by: Mateo GilProducers: Stacy Perskie and Rafael LeyCast: Manuel Garc a Rulfo, Tenoch Huerta, Dolores Heredia, Ilse Salas, H ctor Kotsifakis, Mayra Batalla, Roberto Sosa, Giovanna Zacar as, No Hern ndez, and Yoshira Esc rrega, among others.Synopsis: Based on Juan Rulfo's masterpiece novel, considered one of the most important books in the history of Mexico and Latin America, the novel narrates the story of Juan Preciado, who upon his mother's death, goes to the remote village where he was born in search of his father, Pedro P ramo. He encounters a ghost town, where he meets a series of mysterious people and learns about his dead father's ruthless quest for wealth and power. The past makes itself present as we learn the truth behind Pedro P ramo's own search for the love he once knew as a child. The line between the dead and the living and the past and the present is constantly blurred in this surreal tale of desire, hope, regret and resentment.

Pedro P ramo premieres November 6, 2024. Only on Netflix.

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