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LACMA Reimagines 'Amores Perros' with Dreamlike Installation
21 Feb
Summary
- LACMA hosts a multisensory exhibit on Amores perros' 25th anniversary.
- Never-before-seen footage buried for 25 years is now unearthed.
- Installation uses dense, fragmented screens mimicking memory recall.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) unveils SUEÑO PERRO: A Film Installation by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, commencing on Sunday, February 22, 2026. This exhibition commemorates the 25th anniversary of Iñárritu's impactful 2000 film, Amores perros, the work that launched his career. The installation delves into the film's legacy by showcasing never-before-seen footage, buried for a quarter-century, which the director described as the "life-source" of his early work.
Iñárritu has crafted a "paranoiac version" of the exhibit for LACMA's specific space, utilizing dense, fragmented visuals across six screens. This approach, inspired by authors like Julio Cortázar, mirrors the non-linear way memories are recalled. Vintage projectors cut through smoke, creating sculptures of light within the industrial, dimly lit environment, with a sensory peak dedicated to the film's iconic car crash sequence.
Alongside the exhibition, a 25th-anniversary book, Amores Perros, is globally released, offering deep production insights with storyboards, notes, and unseen photographs. A special screening of the film on Sunday evening will be followed by a conversation between Iñárritu and LACMA CEO Michael Govan. The retrospective honors Iñárritu's early, rule-breaking work as he prepares for his next feature, Digger, set for theatrical release on October 2, 2026.
