Incomplete Lovers (Spanish: Amores incompletos) is a 2022 Mexican comedy-drama film written and directed by Gilberto González Penilla. Starring Alejandro Camacho. It is about the journey of a 65-year-old man through the Baja California peninsula in search of his dead wife's lovers.

Synopsis

José is a 65-year-old widower who decides to embark on a journey through the Baja California peninsula to confront the trio of lovers that his deceased wife once had.

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:

Production

Principal photography began on March 4, 2022, and ended on April 4 of the same year. It was filmed on location in Ensenada, Tijuana, and San Quintin, Mexico.

Release

It had its international premiere in mid-November 2022 at the 11th Los Cabos International Film Festival. It was released commercially on March 30, 2023, in Mexican theaters, to later have a premiere on April 16, 2023, at the 39th Chicago Latino Film Festival.

Reception

Critical reception

Ernesto Diezmartínez from Letras Libres praised the rhythm and comedy present in the film, highlighting that all the gags in the film work well, also highlighting the direction of the actors and the performance of Alejandro Camacho in his comedy debut. Alejandro Alemán from the newspaper El Universal also highlighted positively the humor used in the film and that the gags happen organically, he also praised Alejandro Camacho's acting variety, calling it innovative.

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef.
202449th Diosas de PlataBest FilmIncomplete LoversPending
Best DirectorGilberto González PenillaPending
Best ActorAlejandro CamachoPending
Best Actor in a Minor RoleHernán MendozaPending
Best Actress in a Minor RoleJohanna MurilloPending
Best Original ScreenplayGilberto González PenillaPending
Best CinematographyRicardo GarfiasPending
Best EditingGilberto González Penilla & Miguel SalgadoPending

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