Synopsis
'Y tu mamá también' is a Mexican drama directed by Alfonso Cuarón. The film follows two teenage boys, Julio and Tenoch, who embark on a road trip with an older woman named Luisa. It explores the themes of friendship, sexuality, and political social differences in the backdrop of modern Mexico.
Did You Know?
- Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, known for 'Gravity' and 'Harry Potter 3'.
- First Mexican movie to be nominated for Best Original Screenplay Oscar.
- Main characters' names, Julio and Tenoch, represent Mexico's Indigenous and European heritage.
- The movie is unscripted, leading to realistic conversations and reactions.
- Cuarón wrote the screenplay with his brother Carlos in a week.
Iconic Quotes
- Life is like the surf, so give yourself away like the sea.
- You have to make the clitoris your best friend.
- Honesty, like my grandma said, is like a blanket. If it's short, it leaves your feet unprotected.
- Charolastra is the warrior who travels the universe with freedom.
- You're so calm and quiet, you scare me.
