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David Pablos’ ‘En el Camino’ Competes at Morelia After Venice Wins

The road‑movie examines male desire in Mexico’s trucking world to probe masculinity with researched authenticity.

Overview

  • Screenings at the Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia place the film in official competition as a contender for the Ojo, with awards set for October 17.
  • The feature arrives in Morelia after earning the Queer Lion and the Audience Award at the 2025 Venice Film Festival.
  • The story follows Veneno, a young drifter, and Muñeco, a trucker battling addiction, whose bond develops on northern Mexican highways without revealing key turns.
  • Pablos says explicit depictions of male sexuality, including full nudity, are deliberate choices to challenge taboos around the male body on screen.
  • Production emphasized verisimilitude through on‑the‑ground research, location shooting in Ciudad Juárez with security support, an intimacy coach, and cast preparation that included truck‑driving training.