Mental health has had some relevance in society in recent years. It has also been a topic that has been talked regarding in art; From literature to cinema. An example of this would be the new film by Jorge Cuchi, 50 or two whales meet on the beach Find out what its protagonists told us in this interview!
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The story of “50 or two whales meet on the beach”
An increasingly common problem among adolescents is mental disorders. That has made us aware of the importance of mental health and probably this story does not come as such to tell us what to do. But it does tell us a great story, which is inspired by “The Blue Whale Game,” which went viral a few years ago. This consisted of fulfilling a series of challenges (some quite dangerous), so that in the end those who were part of the game would commit suicide.
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Karla Coronado plays Elisa, a girl who has a great need not to be alone and will find a way to not be alone. Secondly, Jose Antonio Toledano gives life to Félix, who will be the one who comes to save Elisa from that loneliness in which she is losing herself.
Both actors think that it is essential to start talking regarding these issues that might be considered uncomfortable or taboo, in this case, for the cinema. “In reality, the censorship that has existed for years and only creates more conflicts in those people who fail to understand or who are closed to learning from them.”
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The message of how social networks work within the story, tells us the role they play in society and being a very universal theme, they believe that it is interesting how this film can impact today, but also in the future.
Behind Elisa and Felix
The nature of this film made it a challenge overall for our lead actors. By Karla Coronado, says that: “The most complicated thing regarding being Elisa was being able to get into character; understand and feel how it is that she is so desperate for the lack of affection, that she has made a somewhat hopeless decision. ”
In the case of Jose Antonio Toledanothe fact that the characters want to make that decision meant the opposite: “Uno way to be happier. Because they know that things are not going to get better and they prefer to take another path, before continuing to suffer, he thinks that it might be considered a brave decision and that they are being optimistic in his way. ”
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“Of course there are other options, such as improving your environment in some way, raising your voice and fighting so that what you don’t think really changes,” says Toledano. However, that is what the film is regarding, regarding the choice that these young people are making.
In addition to being serious, this film is full of humor and the direction of Jorge Cuchi It helped the whole shooting process feel like, “Like we were playing, but a serious game,” Karla said.
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When does it hit theaters?
The question then would be, what can change things in such a situation? The protagonists comment that it is not something specific: “Everyone must find meaning in whatever it is, as long as it becomes your motivation” . In addition to the connection that you can create with those around you and for their characters, it will be necessary to see what their destiny holds for them.
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If you found something or everything that Karla and José Antonio told us interesting regarding 50 or two whales meet on the beachremember that it will be available in theaters from September 8th and that in addition:
- She was the winner at Best Fiction Feature Film at the Morelia International Film Festival in 2021
- is nominated for Best First Feature at the 2022 Ariel Awards
A film that beyond pleasing or seeking to teach, is a project that will open up the conversation regarding the issues it addresses in the plot.
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