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Iñárritu’s "Sueño Perro": A Sensory Response to AI's Impact

3/3/2026

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Alejandro González Iñárritu (Mexican director) discusses his installation Sueño Perro, revisiting footage from Amores Perros to reconnect audiences with the film's physicality.
Inspired by his father's storytelling, Iñárritu spent seven years curating the project.
He expresses concern about AI's impact on cinema, fearing it may diminish our perception of reality.
Iñárritu says Sueño Perro should counter this trend by offering a sensory experience that foregrounds truth and the physical film.

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Story summary

Alejandro González Iñárritu (Mexican director) discusses his installation Sueño Perro, revisiting footage from Amores Perros to reconnect audiences with the film's physicality.
Inspired by his father's storytelling, Iñárritu spent seven years curating the project.
He expresses concern about AI's impact on cinema, fearing it may diminish our perception of reality.
Iñárritu says Sueño Perro should counter this trend by offering a sensory experience that foregrounds truth and the physical film.