Diego de la Texera, Lover of His Latin History

CINEMA / PROFILE
Adventure and identity through the lens of Diego de la Texera

Puerto Rican filmmaker Diego de la Texera combines his adventurous spirit with an insatiable passion for Latin American history and culture. In this interview with Primera Hora, he describes his homeland as a 'cultural powerhouse,' explaining why, even when filming in remote locations like the Brazilian sertão, his essence remains deeply connected to his roots.

The article highlights the production of 'Meteor,' where De la Texera uses the narrative of a utopian society to explore themes of solidarity and resistance. His wife and production partner, Maria Dulce Saldanha, emphasizes that the film humanizes often marginalized characters, such as the group of prostitutes who help build the 'perfect society' following the 1964 military coup.

Diego also recalls his first steps with 'Culebra' (1971) and how his career led him to become one of the most respected names in guerrilla and auteur cinema. For him, 'Meteoro' is the result of a lifetime dedicated to observing and storytelling the nuances of Latin life.

With striking performances by Daniel Lugo and Daisy Granados, the film is presented as an example of how cinema can simultaneously be playful entertainment and a sensitive historical document regarding the search for happiness in times of crisis.