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Mexico's Queer Lion Contender Shines Light on Gay Refugees

The Border's Hidden Face: A Queer Story Unfolds in 'Tijuana, Todavía' In a year marked by unprecedented challenges for LGBTQ+ communities worldwide, Gabriel Gutiérrez Morales' film 'Tijuana, Todavía', a contender for this year's Queer Lion at the Venice Film Festival, shines a light on the often overlooked plight of queer refugees.

The film brings to the fore a story that resonates with current events and offers a nuanced exploration of identity and community.

The film's producers, Humberto Busto and Gabriel Gutiérrez Morales, faced budget constraints during production, which forced them to think creatively and work within a tight timeframe.

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