Emilio Echevarría

Emilio Echevarría is a renowned Mexican actor, born on July 3, 1944, in Mexico City. He would begin his extensive career as an actor in 1978, as an active member of the Constitution of Art and Society. He was part of the theater group Circo, Maroma y Teatro, an institution that would open its doors to him, where he had actors such as José Luis Ibáñez, Otto Minera and Dimitrio Sarrás as teachers. He began his career in film with A Crucial Day for Ausencio Paredes (1987), and later participated in films such as Intimidad (1989), Ana's Steps (1991), Novia que te ver (1994), Preludio (1999). He rose to fame with the role of El Chivo, in the acclaimed film Amores Perros (2000), by Alejandro González Iñárritu. After his participation in the film, Echevarría became a highly sought-after actor.

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Amores Perros (2000)

Thought provokingEmotionalViolentDisturbing

A fatalistic car crash in Mexico city sets off a chain of events in the lives of three people: a supermodel, a young man wanting to run off with his sister-in-law, and a homeless man. Their lives are catapulted into unforeseen situations instigated by the seemingly ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alejandro González Iñárritu
CAST:  Gael García Bernal  •  Vanessa Bauche  •  Goya Toledo  •  Álvaro Guerrero

A fatalistic car crash in Mexico city sets off a chain of events in the lives of three people: a supermodel, a young man wanting to run off with his sister-in-law, and a homeless man. Their lives are catapulted into unforeseen situations instigated by the seemingly ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alejandro González Iñárritu
CAST:  Gael García Bernal  •  Vanessa Bauche  •  Goya Toledo  •  Álvaro Guerrero

Babel (2006)

DepressingHeartbreakingEmotionalThought provoking

In Babel, a tragic incident involving an American couple in Morocco sparks a chain of events for four families in different countries throughout the world. In the struggle to overcome isolation, fear, and displacement, each character discovers that it is family ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alejandro González Iñárritu
CAST:  Brad Pitt  •  Cate Blanchett  •  Gael García Bernal  •  Rinko Kikuchi

In Babel, a tragic incident involving an American couple in Morocco sparks a chain of events for four families in different countries throughout the world. In the struggle to overcome isolation, fear, and displacement, each character discovers that it is family ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alejandro González Iñárritu
CAST:  Brad Pitt  •  Cate Blanchett  •  Gael García Bernal  •  Rinko Kikuchi

Y Tu Mamá También (2001)

In Mexico, two teenage boys and an attractive older woman embark on a road trip and learn a thing or two about life, friendship, sex, and each other.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alfonso Cuarón
CAST:  Gael García Bernal  •  Diego Luna  •  Ana López Mercado  •  Maribel Verdú

In Mexico, two teenage boys and an attractive older woman embark on a road trip and learn a thing or two about life, friendship, sex, and each other.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alfonso Cuarón
CAST:  Gael García Bernal  •  Diego Luna  •  Ana López Mercado  •  Maribel Verdú

Die Another Day (2002)

Fast pacedGrippingAction-packedDramatic

James Bond is sent to investigate the connection between a North Korean terrorist and a diamond mogul, who is funding the development of an international space weapon.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lee Tamahori
CAST:  Pierce Brosnan  •  Halle Berry  •  Rosamund Pike  •  Rick Yune

James Bond is sent to investigate the connection between a North Korean terrorist and a diamond mogul, who is funding the development of an international space weapon.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lee Tamahori
CAST:  Pierce Brosnan  •  Halle Berry  •  Rosamund Pike  •  Rick Yune

The Alamo (2004)

Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of Texan and Tejano men, led by Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, and Mexican dictator Santa Anna's forces at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Lee Hancock
CAST:  Dennis Quaid  •  Billy Bob Thornton  •  Jason Patric  •  Patrick Wilson

Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of Texan and Tejano men, led by Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, and Mexican dictator Santa Anna's forces at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Lee Hancock
CAST:  Dennis Quaid  •  Billy Bob Thornton  •  Jason Patric  •  Patrick Wilson

Dying in the Gulf (1990)

The story of the oil leader Lázaro Pizarro, of his political and personal wars, the use of crime to settle conflicts and the course of his power between the basements and the domes of Mexican politics, have a narrative record made in the Gulf of accuracy and dexterity  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alejandro Pelayo
CAST:  Blanca Guerra  •  Enrique Rocha  •  Alejandro Parodi  •  Carlos Cardán

The story of the oil leader Lázaro Pizarro, of his political and personal wars, the use of crime to settle conflicts and the course of his power between the basements and the domes of Mexican politics, have a narrative record made in the Gulf of accuracy and dexterity  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alejandro Pelayo
CAST:  Blanca Guerra  •  Enrique Rocha  •  Alejandro Parodi  •  Carlos Cardán

Amber (1994)

Old Max remembers the time as a child when he was taken to the jungle where he met a prophet, a circus man and other weird characters.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Luis Estrada
CAST:  Gabriela Roel  •  Angélica Aragón  •  Emilio Echevarría  •  Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Old Max remembers the time as a child when he was taken to the jungle where he met a prophet, a circus man and other weird characters.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Luis Estrada
CAST:  Gabriela Roel  •  Angélica Aragón  •  Emilio Echevarría  •  Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

From Mesmer, with Love or Tea for Two (2002)

Alberto resorts to disturbing and extravagant practices to break through the shell of his loneliness and fulfill his desires.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Salvador Aguirre  •  Alejandro Lubezki
CAST:  Ari Brickman  •  Fabiana Perzabal  •  Emilio Echevarría  •  Muni Lubezki

Alberto resorts to disturbing and extravagant practices to break through the shell of his loneliness and fulfill his desires.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Salvador Aguirre  •  Alejandro Lubezki
CAST:  Ari Brickman  •  Fabiana Perzabal  •  Emilio Echevarría  •  Muni Lubezki

Colosio (2012)

It's 1994 in Mexico, the nation was witnessing a turbulent year since its beginnings. An indigenous rebellion shakes the country. Three months later, the ruling party's presidential candidate is brutally murdered during a rally in Tijuana. The country is concerned. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos Bolado
CAST:  José María Yázpik  •  Daniel Giménez Cacho  •  Kate del Castillo  •  Odiseo Bichir

It's 1994 in Mexico, the nation was witnessing a turbulent year since its beginnings. An indigenous rebellion shakes the country. Three months later, the ruling party's presidential candidate is brutally murdered during a rally in Tijuana. The country is concerned. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlos Bolado
CAST:  José María Yázpik  •  Daniel Giménez Cacho  •  Kate del Castillo  •  Odiseo Bichir

The Dream of Lu (2012)

Lucia must find new meaning in her life in order to move forward after a suicide attempt.Dealing with her grief over the death of her son,she establishes new ties and notices small miracles.An encounter and unexpected journey open up the space for her to understand ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hari Sama
CAST:  Úrsula Pruneda  •  Hari Sama  •  Emilio Echevarría  •  María del Carmen Farias

Lucia must find new meaning in her life in order to move forward after a suicide attempt.Dealing with her grief over the death of her son,she establishes new ties and notices small miracles.An encounter and unexpected journey open up the space for her to understand ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hari Sama
CAST:  Úrsula Pruneda  •  Hari Sama  •  Emilio Echevarría  •  María del Carmen Farias

Memories of My Melancholy Whores (2011)

To celebrate his 90th birthday, an old single journalist, Sabio, decides to gift himself with an intense night of love with a virgin teenager. Rosa Cabarcas, his old friend as a brothel madam arranges him the ideal young woman, Delgadina, a factory worker, who ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Henning Carlsen
CAST:  Geraldine Chaplin  •  Ángela Molina  •  Dominika Paleta  •  Emilio Echevarría

To celebrate his 90th birthday, an old single journalist, Sabio, decides to gift himself with an intense night of love with a virgin teenager. Rosa Cabarcas, his old friend as a brothel madam arranges him the ideal young woman, Delgadina, a factory worker, who ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Henning Carlsen
CAST:  Geraldine Chaplin  •  Ángela Molina  •  Dominika Paleta  •  Emilio Echevarría

Words with Gods (2014)

The first of four installments in the groundbreaking Heartbeat of the World anthology film series. Comprised of several short films by some of the world's most exciting directors, Words with Gods follows the theme of religion - specifically as it relates to an ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bahman Ghobadi  •  Álex de la Iglesia  •  Emir Kusturica  •  Amos Gitai  •  Warwick Thornton  •  Hideo Nakata  •  Guillermo Arriaga  •  Mira Nair  •  Héctor Babenco
CAST:  Miranda Tapsell  •  Chico Diaz  •  Tanuja Samarth  •  Masatoshi Nagase

The first of four installments in the groundbreaking Heartbeat of the World anthology film series. Comprised of several short films by some of the world's most exciting directors, Words with Gods follows the theme of religion - specifically as it relates to an ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bahman Ghobadi  •  Álex de la Iglesia  •  Emir Kusturica  •  Amos Gitai  •  Warwick Thornton  •  Hideo Nakata  •  Guillermo Arriaga  •  Mira Nair  •  Héctor Babenco
CAST:  Miranda Tapsell  •  Chico Diaz  •  Tanuja Samarth  •  Masatoshi Nagase

Bathroom Intimacy (1989)

A family crisis revealed through each member's bathroom intimacy.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jaime Humberto Hermosillo
CAST:  Emilio Echevarría  •  Álvaro Guerrero  •  María Rojo  •  Gabriela Roel

A family crisis revealed through each member's bathroom intimacy.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jaime Humberto Hermosillo
CAST:  Emilio Echevarría  •  Álvaro Guerrero  •  María Rojo  •  Gabriela Roel

Like a Bride (1994)

Two Mexican Jewish girls of come of age in Mexico City during the 1960s  (more)

DIRECTION:  Guita Schyfter
CAST:  Angélica Aragón  •  Ernesto Laguardia  •  Maya Mishalska  •  Claudette Maillé

Two Mexican Jewish girls of come of age in Mexico City during the 1960s  (more)

DIRECTION:  Guita Schyfter
CAST:  Angélica Aragón  •  Ernesto Laguardia  •  Maya Mishalska  •  Claudette Maillé

Malos hábitos (2007)

Matilde is a nun convinced that faith moves mountains. She secretly begins a mystic fasting to end what she considers to be the second great flood. Elena is a thin and fashion-conscious woman ashamed of her daughter's chubbiness. She's willing to do the impossible ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Simón Bross
CAST:  Ximena Ayala  •  Elena de Haro  •  Marco Antonio Treviño  •  Aurora Cano

Matilde is a nun convinced that faith moves mountains. She secretly begins a mystic fasting to end what she considers to be the second great flood. Elena is a thin and fashion-conscious woman ashamed of her daughter's chubbiness. She's willing to do the impossible ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Simón Bross
CAST:  Ximena Ayala  •  Elena de Haro  •  Marco Antonio Treviño  •  Aurora Cano

Vivir mata (2002)

A romantic comedy of our times about passion, friendship and lies, on one of those days when the city and its inhabitants go crazy and anything seems possible. Diego and Silvia meet each other and fall in love thanks to their masterly lies. The morning after, with ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nicolás Echevarría
CAST:  Daniel Giménez Cacho  •  Susana Zabaleta  •  Luis Felipe Tovar  •  Alejandra Gollas

A romantic comedy of our times about passion, friendship and lies, on one of those days when the city and its inhabitants go crazy and anything seems possible. Diego and Silvia meet each other and fall in love thanks to their masterly lies. The morning after, with ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nicolás Echevarría
CAST:  Daniel Giménez Cacho  •  Susana Zabaleta  •  Luis Felipe Tovar  •  Alejandra Gollas

A Monster with a Thousand Heads (2016)

When Sonia receives the news that her husband’s cancer has progressed to a critical stage, she races to secure the insurance company’s approval for the care that can help him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rodrigo Plá
CAST:  Veronica Falcón  •  Jana Raluy  •  Sebastián Aguirre  •  Emilio Echevarría

When Sonia receives the news that her husband’s cancer has progressed to a critical stage, she races to secure the insurance company’s approval for the care that can help him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rodrigo Plá
CAST:  Veronica Falcón  •  Jana Raluy  •  Sebastián Aguirre  •  Emilio Echevarría

El mar muerto (2013)

There is a blackout in Mexico City. In the darkness some people are abandoned by God (their conscience) and commit a transgression (murder and infidelity). When the lights come on, conscious of what they have done, they must atone for their sin.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ignacio Ortiz
CAST:  Joaquín Cosío  •  Aida López  •  Ana Ofelia Murguía  •  Leticia Gutiérrez

There is a blackout in Mexico City. In the darkness some people are abandoned by God (their conscience) and commit a transgression (murder and infidelity). When the lights come on, conscious of what they have done, they must atone for their sin.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ignacio Ortiz
CAST:  Joaquín Cosío  •  Aida López  •  Ana Ofelia Murguía  •  Leticia Gutiérrez

Filosofía natural del amor (2013)

Insects mate, stories are born. The concept of “love” gets put under the looking glass in this captivatingly maverick film. Manuel, a lonely 36-year-old, begins an unusual friendship with the much younger Alma. A young foreign couple set out on an idyllic ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sebastián Hiriart
CAST:  Manuel Castro Rosas  •  Sae Bluff  •  Gabino Rodríguez  •  Diana García

Insects mate, stories are born. The concept of “love” gets put under the looking glass in this captivatingly maverick film. Manuel, a lonely 36-year-old, begins an unusual friendship with the much younger Alma. A young foreign couple set out on an idyllic ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sebastián Hiriart
CAST:  Manuel Castro Rosas  •  Sae Bluff  •  Gabino Rodríguez  •  Diana García

Sin Memoria (2010)

Beto wakes up in his apartment not knowing where or who he is. He does not remember anything from his past. On the floor is a passport in the name of Marcelo Peralta. Trying to regain memory and their own lives, reveals a number of elements that will be intertwined ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sebastián Borensztein
CAST:  Guillermo Iván  •  Martha Higareda  •  Emilio Echevarría  •  Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Beto wakes up in his apartment not knowing where or who he is. He does not remember anything from his past. On the floor is a passport in the name of Marcelo Peralta. Trying to regain memory and their own lives, reveals a number of elements that will be intertwined ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sebastián Borensztein
CAST:  Guillermo Iván  •  Martha Higareda  •  Emilio Echevarría  •  Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
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