Human Resources (2023 film)

For the French-British film, see Human Resources (1999 film).
Human Resources
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJesús Magaña Vázquez
Screenplay byJesús Magaña Vázquez
Fernando del Razo
Based onRecursos humanos
by Antonio Ortuño
Produced byDaniel Pech
Dominga Sotomayor
Omar Zúñiga
CinematographyAlejandro Cantú
Edited byLuis Arturo Cárdenas
Carlos Espinoza
Music byEmilio Kauderer
Production
companies
Sobrevivientes Films
Prisma Cine
Release dates
  • October 24, 2023 (2023-10-24) (FICM)
  • November 16, 2023 (2023-11-16) (Mexico)
  • February 29, 2024 (2024-02-29) (Argentina)
Running time
91 minutes
CountriesMexico
Argentina
LanguageSpanish

Human Resources (Spanish: Recursos humanos) is a 2023 Mexican-Argentine black comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Jesús Magaña Vázquez.[1] It is based on the novel of the same name by Antonio Ortuño.[2] The film stars Pedro de Tavira[3] alongside by Juana Viale, Giuseppe Gamba, Daniel Tovar, Cecilia Ponce, Natalia Barraud, Hernán Sevilla and Camila Murias.[4]

Synopsis

Gabriel Lynch is a tenacious print division supervisor who recently applied for a manager position. However, his dream will be frustrated when the position is taken by Constantino who is the son of someone important within the company. As a consequence, Gabriel will seek to orchestrate a revenge that will change everyone's destiny forever.[5]

Cast

  • Antonio Ortuño as Gabriel Lynch
    • Gonzalo Lavisse as Kid Gabriel Lynch
  • Juana Viale as Verónica
  • Giuseppe Gamba as Constantino
  • Daniel Tovar as Paruro
  • Cecilia Ponce as Lizbeth
  • Natalia Barraud as Carla
  • Hernán Sevilla as Juan Arregui
  • Camila Murias as Mirna
  • María Julia Denna as Gabriel's mother
  • Salvador Ferrer as Diego
  • Alejandra Herrera as María
  • Ulises Bueno as Himself

Production

Development

After finishing the novel Recursos humanos in 2010–2011, Jesús Magaña set out to adapt it into a film after falling in love with Ortuño's book because the novel seemed to him like a version of Fight Club, but Mexican.[6] He wrote the script with Fernando del Razo with whom he made The Alien.[6]

Filming

Principal photography began on April 25, 2022, lasting 5 weeks in Córdoba, Argentina.[7][8]

Release

It had its world premiere on October 24, 2023, at the 21st Morelia International Film Festival,[9] then was commercially released on November 16, 2023, in Mexican theaters,[10] and on February 29, 2024, in Argentine theaters.[11]

Accolades

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2024 66th Ariel Awards Best Actor Pedro De Tavira Nominated [12][13]
Best Adapted Screenplay Jesús Magaña Vázquez & Fernando del Razo Nominated
Best Special Effects Lanfranco Buratini, Esteban Parodi, Nico Crespo & Jano Ubierna Nominated
Best Visual Effects Nicolás González, Ignacio Pol, Pablo Accamee, Enrique Cantú Garza V & Fernando Campos Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Recursos Humanos la nueva película mexicana de humor negro; ¿Cuándo se estrena?". Milenio.
  2. ^ Magaña, Arturo (2023-11-18). "Recursos humanos, la venganza de los godínez". El País México (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  3. ^ "Los "Recursos humanos" son llevados al cine". Diario de Yucatán (in Spanish). 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  4. ^ "Llegó Recursos Humanos, la película mexicana que Juana Viale filmó en Córdoba". Cadena 3 (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  5. ^ "Llega al cine "Recursos Humanos" basada en la novela del escritor tapatío Antonio Ortuño". El Informador (in Mexican Spanish). 2023-11-15. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  6. ^ a b "Recursos humanos de Jesús Magaña Vázquez y el excelente ambiente laboral". IMCINE. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  7. ^ "Vamos a divertirnos! Comenzó el rodaje de Recursos Humanos". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  8. ^ Magra, Celina (2024-02-23). "Estrena Recursos Humanos, película argentina rodada en Córdoba". Agencia Córdoba Cultura (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  9. ^ Zúñiga, Estefanía. "Jesús Magaña Vázquez llegó al 21er FICM para presentar Recursos Humanos". Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia.
  10. ^ "Alistan el estreno de la película mexicana Recursos Humanos". Intolerancia Diario (in Mexican Spanish). 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  11. ^ "Recursos humanos: llega la película protagonizada por Juana Viale". Filo News (in Spanish). 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  12. ^ "Nominaciones al Ariel 2024". IMCINE. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  13. ^ Pérez, Fernanda (2024-09-08). "Todos los ganadores de los Premios Ariel 2024". Vogue (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-08.