Gael García Bernal (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡaˈel ɣarˈsi.a βerˈnal]; born November 30, 1978) is a Mexican film actor, director, and producer. He founded Canada Films in Mexico City. Read full biography of Gael Garcia Bernal →
We think that democracy can change a lot of things, but we're being fooled, because democracy is not the election. We've been taught that... →
When it's good, cinema can be one of the most important things in a person's life. A film can be a catalyst for change. You witness this and... →
I didn't know I wanted to do films until I started to do them. Very few films are made in Mexico and film-making belonged to a very specific... →
A boxing workout is the heaviest thing, but it's the best. The worst part is that boxing gyms are the smelliest things in the universe. You have... →
You know, Motorcycle Diaries has no incredible stories, no sudden plot twists, it doesn't play that way. It's about recognizing that instance... →
Every democracy is constructed day-to-day. And the electoral process reduces and minimalizes every single aspect of human complexity. We're... →
I was brought up the Mexican way, where actors are paid very little and every part you take is an act of faith. If people respect that, then great.
I've never cared for the idea of a career path, or where a film might 'take me.' My love is for acting not money, so I only take on roles... →
Talking about food is like talking about your dreams. Everyone has something to say. We all have to eat, it's just what we eat which differs.... →
I go with the flow. Whatever music you play for me, I'll dance.
In Latin America, you don't do things for the money because there is no money.
It's very difficult to raise money, especially in the United States, for independent movies.
The collective experience of watching a great film together in a room is a transcendent moment that will never die.