We think that democracy can change a lot of things, but we're being fooled, because democracy is not the election. We've been taught that democracy is having elections. And it isn't. Elections are the most horrendous aspect of democracy. It's the most mundane, trivial, disappointing, dirty aspect.
Gael Garcia BernalIn terms of work, obviously acting is such a job that is very in the flesh kind of thing. It's your work, but it's your life, in a way. You can get so mixed up.
Gael Garcia BernalIt's difficult to act in a language that's not your own. It takes a long time to put your head around it and feel confident with it.
Gael Garcia BernalIn Mexico you have death very close. That's true for all human beings because it's a part of life, but in Mexico, death can be found in many things.
Gael Garcia BernalLet's not give the electoral process so much importance. We have to be cynical about it. Let's give importance to the real democracy that's constructed on a day-to-day basis. That's my hopeful perspective on it.
Gael Garcia Bernal