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Bienvenido-Welcome

1995Movie1 h 42 min

ComedyDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.5/5

A deeply moving, profoundly sad comedy movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

During a business trip, a married man (José) has an affair with a blonde who leaves him the message "Welcome to the world of AIDS". Later, his wife Maria, unaware of the situation, makes love to her husband when he is drunk. The consequences of the contagion are devastating. José and María find the support of a group of filmmakers who decide to make a film of their story.

Feels like

  • Meta-Cinematic Drama
  • AIDS Crisis Narrative
  • Spanish Social Realism
  • Documentary Hybrid
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Film-Within-a-Film
  • Guilt and Consequence
  • Provocative Storytelling
  • Historical Trauma

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Gabriel Retes
Written by
Gabriel Retes

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 17, 1995 · 1 h 42 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 17, 1995
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
English
Made in
Mexico

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Bienvenido-Welcome worth watching?"

Questions about Bienvenido-Welcome

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bienvenido-Welcome worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.8 and Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5).

Will Bienvenido-Welcome make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Bienvenido-Welcome plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Bienvenido-Welcome in English?

SpanishEnglish

No, it was made in Spanish, with some English.