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This reads as a statement about identity being formed in close relationships rather than in isolation. He points to family as the first place where a person learns attachment, conflict, and belonging, so the definition of self begins there even when the family is complicated. It lands in moments of loss, reunion, or reflection on where one’s habits and loyalties come from.
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Originally said in English.
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About Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
Mexican filmmaker
Alejandro González Iñárritu is a Mexican filmmaker known for modern psychological drama films about the human condition. His work has drawn wide critical praise and major awards recognition. His films include Amores perros, 21 Grams, Babel, Biutiful, Birdman, The Revenant, Bardo, and Digger. Across that body of work, he is associated with intense, character-driven stories that focus on emotional strain, conflict, and the pressures people face in life.
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