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Rodrigo García’s 'Las Locuras' Premieres at Morelia, Sets Theatrical Nov. 13 and Netflix Nov. 20 Release

An ensemble of Mexican actors anchors a women-centered mosaic on mental health in Mexico City.

Overview

  • The film debuted Oct. 11 at the 23rd Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia with a gala screening at the Teatro Mariano Matamoros following a press conference with the director and lead cast.
  • A dual-window rollout is set: select cinemas on Nov. 13, followed by Netflix streaming starting Nov. 20.
  • Writer-director Rodrigo García says a close friend’s emotional crisis inspired the interlinked stories.
  • Cast members framed “locura” as a lens on stigma and personal freedom, underscoring the film’s focus on mental health and women’s lived experience.
  • Reports differ on whether the film comprises five or six stories, but outlets agree on a prominent ensemble including Cassandra Ciangherotti, Naian González Norvind, Ilse Salas, Natalia Solián and Fernanda Castillo.