Crónica de un desayuno (2000)

In this deliciously kinky film that takes place in the wee hours of a Mexico City morning, long-absent Pedro returns to preside over his seriously bent family. But while Pedro is busy ... See full summary »

Director:

Benjamín Cann

Writers:

Jesús González Dávila (play), Sergio Schmucler (screenplay)

Stars:

María Rojo, Angélica Aragón, Bruno Bichir

5 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
María Rojo	...	Luz María
Angélica Aragón	...	Paloma
Bruno Bichir	...	Marcos
José Alonso	...	Pedro
Odiseo Bichir	...	Roberto
Fabiana Perzabal	...	Blanca
Miguel Santana	...	Teodoro
Eduardo Palomo	...	Juan
Héctor Bonilla	...	Ernesto
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Damián Alcázar	...	Taxista
Vanessa Ciangherotti	...	Lupita
Luis de Icaza
Julieta Egurrola	...	Seño Fonda
Claudette Maillé	...	Eugenia
Jesús Ochoa	...	Voceador

Storyline

In this deliciously kinky film that takes place in the wee hours of a Mexico City morning, long-absent Pedro returns to preside over his seriously bent family. But while Pedro is busy making love to his wife, their children Blanca, Teo and Marcos have different ideas about their father's return. Meanwhile, the neighbors are up to their own devices in a wickedly funny and highly charged erotic drama that involves a set of electric trains. This stylish film explores love at its extremes and sex at its most poetically inventive.

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Plot Keywords:

Based On Play

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Mexico

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

October 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Breakfast Chronicle

Company Credits

Production Co:

Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (IMCINE), Tabasco Films, Argos Cine

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The part of Juan was originally intended for Demián Bichir.

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Soundtracks

"Un Poco Más"
Written and performed by Rubén Albarrán, Emmanuel del Real, Enrique Rangel & Joselo Rangel
"La vida es un carnaval"
By Victor Daniel
Performed by Celia Cruz

User Reviews

You must see this film only if you are strong.

Yes. Watch this movie if you like brave films. This is maybe the best Mexican picture since Midaq Alley just because the excellent cast, the outrageous direction and a sublime soundtrack. Many people did not like 'Cronica…', they think it's very aggressive but they didn't understand that it was just a representation with hyper realism of the Mexican society but so similar to all the third world families. I hope that Benjamin Cann and Bruno Bichir (who in this movie gives another example of his greatness as an actor) soon get together again with a new film. Just Remember how Los Olvidados (Luis Buñuel) was misunderstood when released, but now we consider one of the best movies of all times. Please, prepare yourself and watch this film.