“Rich with character and atmosphere. It is the work of a born filmmaker, and you can sense Gonzalez Inarritu's passion as he plunges into melodrama, coincidence, sensation and violence.” Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times
“Iñárritu's audacious debut thrives on primal emotions, and his ability to make those emotions register so forcefully is a tribute to his formidable talent.” - Scott Tobias, AV Club
“If you haven’t fled the theater 20 minutes into the new Mexican film AMORES PERROS, you’ll be hooked until the end. It pulses with energy and wild style.” - Manohla Dargis, LA Weekly
An international sensation and the first Mexican movie nominated for an Oscar in 26 years, AMORES PERROS (a.k.a. LOVE’S A BITCH) is the film most responsible for putting Mexican cinema back on the map. Iñárritu’s slambang debut goes Tarantino on three stories connected by a car crash and a canine motif: (1) a young punk lives dangerously by stealing his brother’s wife and his fighting dog, (2) a supermodel loses her leg and her little dog, and (3) an aging guerrilla with a pack of stray dogs is hired to rub out a businessman. (MR) Screened as part of our 2005 Contemporary Mexican Cinema series.
Awards & Nominations
Winner - 2000 Cannes Critics Week Grand Prize
Nominee - 2001 Academy Awards Best Foreign Language Film
25 For 25
To celebrate 25 years on State Street, the 25 For 25 series revisits standout titles from our State Street history, spotlighting films that have lit up our screens since 2001 and reflecting on the Siskel Film Center’s programming legacy. Each selection connects to a past Siskel program, highlighting the Siskel Film Center’s long-standing commitment to diverse and innovative curation.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu