DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE / FIESTA EN LA MADRIGUERA
A film by Manolo Caro
(Mexico, 2024, 102 min. In Spanish and English with English subtitles)
Co-presented by CUNY Mexican Studies Institute and Celebrate Mexico Now
Immersed in opulence and culture, ten-year-old Tochtli revels in his eccentricities, from his love of hats and dictionaries to his fascination with samurais, guillotines, and all things French. Despite his lavish lifestyle, darkness looms over him due to his father's criminal pursuits. Yet, Yolcaut, portrayed by Manuel García Rulfo (renowned for his role as lawyer Mickey Haller in The Lincoln Lawyer), indulges Tochtli's every whim, even if it means acquiring an endangered Namibian pygmy hippo for his private zoo.
Based on the celebrated debut novel by Mexican author Juan Pablo Villalobos and adapted by Academy Award winner Nicolás Giacobone (Birdman), Down the Rabbit Hole delves into the dichotomy of privilege and peril. Directed by acclaimed Mexican writer-filmmaker Manolo Caro, known for Tales of an Immoral Couple, Perfect Strangers, and the popular series The House of Flowers, this satirical dramedy navigates the complexities of Tochtli's world with poignant precision, offering a compelling exploration of innocence and corruption within a realm of extravagance.
Sunday, June 23, 2:45pm
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, New York City
For tickets and more information visit: https://movingimage.org/event/down-the-rabbit-hole/
*Q&A with screenwriter Nicolás Giacobone
Watch the trailer:
