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BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths

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2022 | 159 min | Comedy, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Barton Fink, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's long: 2 hr 39 min.
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

A renowned Mexican journalist and documentary filmmaker living in Los Angeles, 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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    59% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Critics' Choice Award and 1 Venice award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $43K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 287K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu

  • Daniel Giménez CachoSilverio Gama
  • Griselda SicilianiLucía
  • Íker Sánchez SolanoLorenzo
  • Ximena LamadridCamila
  • Luz JiménezMamá
  • Luis CouturierPapá
  • Francisco RubioLuis Baldivia
  • Andrés AlmeidaMartín
  • Clementina GuadarramaHortensia
  • Jay O. SandersAmbassador Jones