Bosco: La Sombra Extraviada Bajo la Luna de Plata

Festival note by Alejandro Yamgotchian

The journalist of the title embarks on an investigation whose supposedly peaceful context will bring several surprises. A mix of film noir, beatnik touches and very funny ideas; a thriller with plenty of cinephilia behind it, made by two very young filmmakers, and featuring a remarkable performance by its lead actor, Diego Robleda. "As Mexicans, unfortunately we feel that cinema in our country tends to lean toward opposite extremes: on one side, romantic comedies made only to make money, and on the other, artistic films with a deep social and political background. With this film, we seek a balance with a classic of art cinema that both cinephiles and general audiences can enjoy. We seek a mixture of shots and cinematic styles, as well as a good dose of comedy and adventure. Because for us, that is what a great film is about," commented the film's two directors.