Every democracy is constructed day-to-day. And the electoral process reduces and minimalizes every single aspect of human complexity. We're putting it into pamphlets. We're doing a publicity show. We're becoming symbols. Gael Garcia Bernal aspectcomplexityconstruct share on social
In Mexico we have a trick - add a crystal of salt to the kettle and the tea tastes better, almost English. But after four pots, your kettle's broken. Gael Garcia Bernal addbreakcrystal Change image and share on social
As actors, we don't shy away from saying, 'I wanted to be an actor because I wanted to meet girls.' Directors cannot say the same thing. Gael Garcia Bernal actordirectorgirl Change image and share on social
The world of classical music is so fascinating. It's a world that encompasses people from everywhere and erases the basic restraints of nationality; everyone is united by this common language of music. Gael Garcia Bernal basicclassicalcommon share on social
HeyHey is my favourite app. It's like Instagram but for sound recordings, with little soundbites from people's days. We spend far too much time looking down at our phones, so it's nice to have your head up while you listen to what other people have uploaded. Gael Garcia Bernal appdayfavourite share on social
The collective experience of watching a great film together in a room is a transcendent moment that will never die. Gael Garcia Bernal collectivedieexperience Change image and share on social
I grew up with a lot of exiles from Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Colombia - I grew up with them, and I gained a family; I gained friends. Gael Garcia Bernal argentinabrazilchile Change image and share on social
Everywhere in the world, we're aware that democracy has incredible flaws and that the word has been used, especially in the United States, to wage wars. Gael Garcia Bernal awaredemocracyflaw Change image and share on social
I want to do work, but I also want to have a good time. Gael Garcia Bernal goodtimework Change image and share on social
There's no such thing as a specific authenticity to what Mexico is, because Mexico is incredibly complex and varied, and the food is completely different if you travel 50 kilometers. It just changes all the time. Gael Garcia Bernal authenticitycompletelycomplex share on social