Ya no estoy aquí
Tonight’s film comes from Mexico!
Ya no estoy aquí (2019)
Whether you’re learning Spanish or just looking for something to watch, Ya no estoy aquí is an interesting film.
After a mix up with a cartel, the leader of a band of teenagers has to flee Monterrey for the United States, leaving behind his friends, city, and the music they all love - Cumbia rebajada. Dancing alone in New York, he longs to be reunited with his friends.
If you’re learning Spanish, the following videos are interviews with the cast and crew, as well as a discussion about the film between Mexican directors Guillermo del Toro and Alfonso Cuarón :
Entrevista crew ‘Ya no estoy aquí’ - 1
Entrevista crew ‘Ya no estoy aqui - 2
Ya no estoy aquí : Una coversación entre Guillermo del Toro y Alfonso Cuarón
If you’re interested in learning more about Cumbia rebajada, the following articles are a starting point, covering the music genre and the urban culture it’s part of - Kolombia :
If you’re learning Spanish and would like to keep track of the news, four of the best news sources in Latin America are teleSUR, Página12, El Faro, and La Jornada :
If you’re unsure when and how to use subtitles, advice can be found here :
How to Use Subtitles to Learn a Language
If you’re interested in learning Spanish, there’s a How to Learn Languages guide :
Take care, and enjoy the process!