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Diego Luna here – Director of the new movie CESAR CHAVEZ – Ask Me Anything!
Hi Reddit! This is Diego Luna here, I am an actor from Mexico, I worked in Y TU MAMÁ TAMBIÉN, CASA DE MI PADRE and MILK.
I am also the director of CESAR CHAVEZ, the biopic starring Michael Pena, America Ferrera, Rosario Dawson and John Malkovich, which is out today. Make sure you when you are done with this, you turn your computer off and run to the cinema! Ask me anything!
You can find more information about CESAR CHAVEZ, out in theaters now, on the official site: http://www.cesarchavezmovie.com/ (https://www.facebook.com/CesarChavezMovie)!
https://twitter.com/diegoluna_/status/449655266787594240
Hay una persona contestando las preguntas antes que yo y esto no esta bien. Estamos terminando la sesión por que esto no esta bien y no quisiera que ofendiera a mas personas. Gracias a todos por su tiempo.
There is someone answering the questions for me and offending people, and this is not right. I am going to finish the chat. Thank you all for your time!
RGebertGarcia13 karma
Hola Diego.
In a recent interview, Alfonso Cuarón when asked what did it felt to be a latino filmmaker making this movie ( Gravity) he claimed to not be latino but international.
How important is your heritage to you?
Why are some celebrities neglecting their hispanic past?
And what do you think of this?
Diego_Luna24 karma
I can't speak for others, but I can definitely tell you that all of my work somehow ends up being a reflection on the world I live in. My connection to Mexico is always part of what I do, which doesn't mean I cannot get inspiration in other countries. I don't think film has a nationality. It is the story that belongs to a context, but then if the team making the story can be as diverse as possible, that will bring a reacher result always.
jd_longhorn12 karma
Diego, I attend on taking a vacation to Mexico this summer before my internship begins, what places do you recommend I visit? Gracias!
Diego_Luna12 karma
Just wanted to let you know that DiegoMoon is not me. See proof here: https://twitter.com/diegoluna_/status/449655266787594240
Oaxaca is a lovely state, make sure you go to the city and then spend some time on the beach.
pixelinaa10 karma
En que proyectos estas trabajando? y que fue lo que mas te impacto saber de la historia de Cesar Chavez que deberia el mundo saber? Te falto incluir 'rudo y cursi'... me fascino :) saludos!
Diego_Luna14 karma
ahora solo estoy concentrado en la promoción de la película y la semana que entra empiezo una gira por Mexico con mi obra de teatro. el mundo tiene que saber que los trabajadores del campo merecen la atención y reconocimiento de los consumidores. César logro que su historia impactara a este país.
broncuffaloes7 karma
Diego,
Solo queria decirte que como mexicano me siento orgullosisimo de gente que represente a Mexico igual de bien que tu, Iñarritu, Cuarón, tu Charolastra (Gael) y muchos mas.
Quisiera preguntarte lo siguiente:
1) Que crees tu que pudieramos hacer los jovenes para empezar el cambio en nuestro pais y sacarlo adelante?
2) Hay alguna iniciativa que te gustaria ver?
Por ultimo, recuerdo que estabas presente en la corrida de Jose Tomas en Aguascalientes, Que recuerdas de esa tarde y quien es tu torero favorito?
VIVA MEXICO CABRONEEES!!
Diego_Luna4 karma
se trata de involucrarnos, de participar y encontrar la forma de sumar nuestras voces. La gran lección de Cesar Chavez esta en la unidad y la organización.
jd_longhorn7 karma
Hola Diego. Huge fan of yours since I was 10yrs old. My family and I absolutely love Rudo y Cursi, so my question to you is what soccer club do you root for? Thanks!
theArnoldFans17 karma
You're going up against an Arnold movie this weekend. Are you a Schwarzenegger fan?
pattycakezo4 karma
Hola Diego, felicidadez en la pelicula! La vere hoy por la noche! Pregunta es Cual es tu Pelicula favorita ? Y Director Favorito/a ? Gracias! Saludos desde Chicago!
Diego_Luna7 karma
la lista es enooooorme!!! cada que estoy de malas o triste veo The Big Lebowski!!! directores hay muchos que me gustan, Cuarón, Los Coen, Gus .... por suerte hay muchos que podrían estar en la lista! que disfrutes la película!!
Leo42 karma
Hola Diego - It's great that a movie is made about Cesar Chavez. What made you decide to do this film? And where is your go-to place for Mexican food in Los Angeles?
Diego_Luna6 karma
I think it's a very powerful story about change, and a part of history that should not be forgotten. A great chance to represent our community with a story that can inspire people.
Great Mariscos on Centinela called Mariscos Chente..great for a hangover!
Diego_Luna4 karma
I enjoyed working with Gus Van Sant. He is a very talented director and really likes working closely with actors.
iloveblood0 karma
Hi Diego!
You've had a really great career for a young international actor, of your films made in the US aside from your directorial debut, which experience was your most challenging?
Diego_Luna7 karma
Milk. That was a difficult character to play. You cannot judge a character when you are doing it, and this was a difficult one to understand, and the pressure of playing some one that actually lived.
ketchup_packet0 karma
What are the important qualities in Chavez that inspired you to make the movie?
Diego_Luna5 karma
He understood that change was about people getting involved. It was all about finding strength and being united.
jibbajabba01-1 karma
Diego, I just wanted to say you were fantastic in two of my favourite films: Open Range, and Criminal. Were those pretty fun projects to work on?
Diego_Luna14 karma
Hay una persona contestando las preguntas antes que yo y esto no esta bien. Estamos terminando la sesión por que esto no esta bien y no quisiera que ofendiera a mas personas. Gracias a todos por su tiempo.
There is someone answering the questions for me and offending people, and this is not right. I am going to finish the chat. Thank you all for your time!
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