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The power of invisibility

While the majority build their careers on public image, there are groups that decided the opposite: hide their faces, avoid the spotlight or keep who creates their music a secret.

The Residents: mystery as a brand

Since 1970, this American group has taken anonymity to the extreme. With more than 60 albums and world tours, its members have never revealed their identity. They always appear dressed in tails, top hats and enormous eye-shaped helmets. In 2017, Hardy Fox admitted to being one of its founders, but the rest remains a mystery. This fueled myths that linked the band with members of The Beatles or Devo.

Sopor Aeternus: the gothic soul that does not let itself be seen

Pillar of the darkwave scene with four decades of experience. The project is headed by Anna-Varney Cantodea, whose real identity is unknown. Sopor Aeternus & the Ensemble of Shadows have an extensive discography and loyal fans, but they have never given a live concert and interviews are almost non-existent. The only images available show a gothic and vampire aesthetic that reinforces its enigma.

Les Rallizes Dénudés: noise and silence from Japan

Japanese psychedelic rock and noise band, founded in 1967. They built their cult status by rejecting studio recordings; His legacy survived through pirated tapes among collectors. The leader, Takashi Mizutani, spent years away from public life. His death took a long time to be officially confirmed, closing the aura of mystery of one of the most enigmatic groups in the Japanese country.

An award that celebrates his legacy

American actor George Clooney will be recognized with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival, which will take place in September.

The award crowns a history of eleven participations in the Lido. It all started in 1998 with the screening of Out of Sight and continued last year with Jay Kelly.

Alberto Barbera, director of the contest, praised Clooney’s versatility as an actor, director and producer. He highlighted his ability to move between commercial Hollywood cinema and projects with a strong social commitment.

His work behind the scenes includes films such as Good Night, and Good Luck and The Ides of March, both with a notable political and humanitarian charge. The actor, winner of two Oscars and four Golden Globes, expressed his honor for the distinction at his favorite festival.

In addition to his film career and his recent Tony-nominated debut on Broadway, Clooney maintains an active role as a human rights defender and UN Messenger of Peace.

An expected return

Tony Dalton steps onto a theatrical stage again. His last work was Power Games in 2017. Film and television kept him busy until producer Morris Gilbert presented him with the script for Untouchable Friends. Dalton accepted immediately.

“Being able to do theater is a blessing for an actor… here you feel everything and you go in the moment,” commented the actor.

Gilbert and Dalton had an outstanding debt: they had not worked together since Same time next year, 15 years ago. The actor’s schedule always prevented it, but a year ago everything aligned. The adaptation of the French film Untouchable Friends (2011) convinced Dalton, which premiered last night at the Teatro Centenario Coyoacán.

The work

The story follows Felipe (Dalton), a millionaire who becomes a quadriplegic after an accident and falls into depression. His life changes when Abel (Manuel Cruz Vivas, alternating with Sebastián Dante), a young man from the neighborhood with no experience, becomes his caretaker. Together they discover a new direction.

The direction and adaptation are carried out by Angélica Rogel. The cast includes Daniela Luján, Mónica Dionne and Daniel Bretón. For almost two hours, the audience laughs, gets excited and connects with this endearing duo.

For Gilbert, finding his co-star was key. “This was for auditions… I’m sure people will come to see both of them,” he explained. Aurelio Palomino’s set design transforms the space: from an elegant residence to an afternoon on the beach, all without losing the theatrical magic. Gilbert highlighted the difficulty of adapting film to theater: “The challenge was to create those spaces in a magical and flowing way.”

The cast of Untouchable Friends promises a moving and fun experience.