Private Project

The Cortege

Inside a pickup truck that follows a funeral procession on the highway, Rosa begins to speculate about the possible infidelity between her husband Everardo and her sister Cecilia, who, uncomfortable, also accompany her in the vehicle. The silence of mourning transforms into a tense and uneasy atmosphere as the van moves forward.

  • Gerardo García León
    Director
    Sentimiento Sonidero
  • Gerardo Garcia León
    Writer
    Sentimiento Sonidero
  • Jorge Rojas Tzompa
    Producer
    Cimientos de adobe, Amor Polar
  • Myriam Bravo
    Key Cast
    "Rosa"
    Nudo Mixteco, Valentina o la Serenidad, Huachicolero, La Carta...
  • Fernanda López
    Key Cast
    "Cecilia"
    El mar entre las casas
  • Humberto Rochez
    Key Cast
    "Everardo"
  • Frida García
    Key Cast
    "Paola"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    El cortejo
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 27, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    220,000 MXN
  • Country of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Country of Filming:
    Mexico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Gerardo García León

With a degree in Cinematography from Escuela de Artes Plásticas y Audiovisuales (BUAP), Gerardo García León specializes in producrtion design, direction, and field production. Passionate about crafting realistic atmospheres and exploring the plasticity of cinema, he integrates these elements into his on-set work. His experience spans short films, documentaries, feature films, and music videos across various regions of Mexico.

In 2021, he directed the short documentary Sentimiento Sonidero, which was selected for both national and international festivals. He has also directed music videos for Adán Cruz and Taohn, as well as worked on El Partido with Fernando Cuautle. Gerardo was the art director in Aguacuario (2023), which was selected for the 74th Berlin Film Festival, and collaborated on music videos for Aleks Syntek and The Wombats. As a field producer, he has worked on #RATS, Aventados, and several projects funded by FOCINE.

Currently, he teaches production at CINEMA University and screenwriting at AS MEDIA.

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Director Statement

El Cortejo is a short film based on a story I wrote with the premise of never revealing the true conflict, but rather exploring the emotions and sensations the characters experience. Through few dialogues, the loud music, and the weariness of the truck, the film delves into the tension within a dysfunctional family.