Gerardo Gatica González

Gerardo Gatica González, born May 2, 1981, yeah, he's a Mexico City guy through and through. Honestly, if you’ve seen any of his movies, you know he’s not just another name rolling by in the credits. Dude’s a producer and director who’s been shaking things up in Mexican cinema. Take Museo from 2018—what a wild ride. That film, starring Gael García Bernal, dives into this infamous museum heist, but it’s not your typical crime flick. There’s this weird nostalgia and almost existential crisis running through it, like the characters are just as lost as the artifacts they’re swiping. Then, there’s I’m No Longer Here from 2019. That one—wow. It’s all about cumbia culture, youth gangs, and what it means to be uprooted from your home. The main character, Ulises, gets caught up in trouble and ends up in New York, totally out of place, missing his whole life back in Monterrey. Gatica’s touch is all over it: gritty, raw, but also unexpectedly tender. He’s got a knack for showing these really personal struggles without getting all melodramatic or preachy. And don’t forget Dime Cuándo Tú from 2020. It’s lighter, more of a romantic comedy, but still has that thoughtful edge. It’s about a guy trying to rediscover his Mexican roots, and honestly, it’s got some laugh-out-loud moments mixed with this sweet awkwardness. Gatica’s projects aren’t just movies—they’re like invitations to peek into Mexico’s heart, flaws and all. There’s something real and unfiltered in his work, and man, we need more of that.