Bernal debuts with Deficit

Acclaimed actor Gael Garcia Bernal has spent time on both sides of the camera for his latest movie.

The Mexican heart-throb shot to fame with performances in Y Tu Mama Tambien, Amores Perros and the Motorcycle Diaries.

Bernal focusses on the social problems of his homeland in Deficit, which marks his directorial debut.

He also stars in the low-budget film, set at a party at the holiday retreat of a wealthy Mexican family.

It was something of a gamble but the film has just been released commercially in Mexico and is set to be distributed around the world after getting rave reviews.

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