The Unscripted Truth of 'Tijuana, Todavía' The Venice Film Festival's Queer Lion contender has made headlines for its low budget production, but the film's themes and real life connections warrant attention.
Gabriel Gutiérrez Morales' 'Tijuana, Todavía', a poignant tale of a young queer refugee navigating Mexico's northern border, is more than just a cinematic exercise in constraint.
With a shoestring budget of €200,000 ($234,000) and a tight three week production schedule, the film has made an impressive debut at the Venice Film Festival while shedding light on pressing issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community worldwide.