Incomplete Lovers

Incomplete Lovers
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Gilberto González Penilla
Written by	Gilberto González Penilla
Produced by	Óscar Bedriñana Roberto Fiesco Ernesto Martínez Arévalo Janeth Mora Jessica Villegas Lattuada
Starring	Alejandro Camacho
Cinematography	Ricardo Garfias
Edited by	Gilberto González Penilla Miguel Salgado
Production company	Payasito Films SA de CV
Release dates	November 2022 (2022-11) (Los Cabos) March 30, 2023 (2023-03-30) (Mexico)
Running time	99 minutes
Country	Mexico
Language	Spanish

Incomplete Lovers (Spanish: Amores incompletos) is a 2022 Mexican comedy-drama film written and directed by Gilberto González Penilla.[1] Starring Alejandro Camacho.[2] It is about the journey of a 65-year-old man through the Baja California peninsula in search of his dead wife's lovers.[3]

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.[4]

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:[5][6]

• Alejandro Camacho as José
• Patricia Bernal as Elena
• Flor Eduarda Gurrola as Sonia
• Hoze Meléndez as Daniel
• Juan Carlos Colombo as Juan Carlos
• Leonardo Flores as Alex
• Héctor Jiménez as Joaquín
• Manuel Landeta as Luigi Kappala
• Edwarda Gurrola as Sonia
• Adolfo Madera as Tourist
• Johanna Murillo as Guadalupe
• Hernán Mendoza as Jose's friend
• Silverio Palacios as Rodrigo
• Oscar Quiñones as Husband
• Gisela Madrigal as Elena's friend 1
• Gabriela Roel as Elena's friend 2
• Tasha Sulkowska as Kimberly
• Elias Visaiz as Photographer
• Karem Momo Ruiz as Vendor The Bufadora

Production

Principal photography began on March 4, 2022, and ended on April 4 of the same year.[7] It was filmed on location in Ensenada, Tijuana, and San Quintin, Mexico.[8][9]

Release

It had its international premiere in mid-November 2022 at the 11th Los Cabos International Film Festival.[10][11] It was released commercially on March 30, 2023, in Mexican theaters,[12][13] to later have a premiere on April 16, 2023, at the 39th Chicago Latino Film Festival.[14]

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.[15] 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.[16]

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2024	49th Diosas de Plata	Best Film	Incomplete Lovers	Pending	[17][18]
		Best Director	Gilberto González Penilla	Pending
		Best Actor	Alejandro Camacho	Pending
		Best Actor in a Minor Role	Hernán Mendoza	Pending
		Best Actress in a Minor Role	Johanna Murillo	Pending
		Best Original Screenplay	Gilberto González Penilla	Pending
		Best Cinematography	Ricardo Garfias	Pending
		Best Editing	Gilberto González Penilla & Miguel Salgado	Pending

References

1. García, Diana. "Gilberto González Penilla alaba el trabajo de Alejandro Camacho, en su cinta 'Amores Incompletos'". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
2. B, Florencio; Sudcaliforniano, a | El. "Película "Amores incompletos", filmada en BCS, llega a los cines". El Sudcaliforniano | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, sobre México, Baja California Sur y el Mundo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-18.
3. "Amores Incompletos, una comedia ligera inspirada en la ausencia, llega a cines". SinEmbargo MX (in Spanish). 2023-03-31. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
4. IMCINE. "'Amores incompletos' Gilberto González Penillas: a la búsqueda de los amantes de Elena". www.imcine.gob.mx. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
5. "Reparto de Amores Incompletos (película 2022). Dirigida por Gilberto González Penilla". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
6. "Reparto Completo de Amores incompletos (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-18.
7. REDACCION, MESA DE (2022-04-04). "Concluye en BC rodaje de "Amores incompletos": Economía e Innovación"". Diario Tijuana (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-18.
8. "Termina rodaje "Amores incompletos" película de director tijuanense filmada de Baja California". Yahoo Sports (in Spanish). 4 April 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
9. "Termina rodaje "Amores incompletos" película de director tijuanense filmada de Baja California". SanDiegoRed (in Spanish). 4 April 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
10. "Festival de Cine de Los Cabos 2022: Fechas, programación y actividades". Cine PREMIERE (in Spanish). 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
11. Gallegos, Ricardo (2022-10-20). "Festival Internacional de Cine de Los Cabos 2022 - Películas, fechas y todos los detalles". La Estatuilla. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
12. "Amores Incompletos, comedia ligera inspirada en la ausencia, llega a cines - EstamosAquí MX". estamosaqui.mx (in Spanish). 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
13. Longoria, Andreina (2023-03-27). "Amores Incompletos llega al cine el 30 de marzo, protagonizada por Alejandro Camacho". Asi es la Nota (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-18.
14. "Incomplete Lovers – Chicago Latino Film Festival". Retrieved 2023-04-18.
15. Diezmartínez, Ernesto (2022-11-30). "Cinco películas mexicanas en Los Cabos 2022". Letras Libres (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-18.
16. "Amores Incompletos: un viaje de amor y humor". El Universal (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-18.
17. "Listo de nominados a la 49 entrega de Diosas de Plata al cine mexicano". PECIME (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-02.
18. "Premios Diosas de Plata 2024: Estos son los nominados para su edición 49°". Fideicomiso para la Promoción y Desarrollo del Cine Mexicano en el Distrito Federal (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-02.

External links

• Incomplete Lovers at IMDb