Concerto for Other Hands
| Concerto for Other Hands | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ernesto González Díaz |
| Written by | Ernesto González Díaz |
| Produced by | Ernesto González Díaz Grace Ríos Vázquez |
| Starring | David González José Luis González |
| Cinematography | Daniel Gama Rafa Ramírez Ramírez |
| Edited by | Ernesto González Díaz Grace Ríos Vázquez |
| Music by | David González Ladrón de Guevara José Luis González Moya |
Production company | Mirall Cinema |
| Distributed by | Benuca Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Languages | Spanish English |
Concerto for Other Hands (Spanish: Concierto para otras manos) is a 2024 Mexican documentary film written, co-produced, co-edited and directed by Ernesto González Díaz in his directorial debut.[1][2] It follows David González Ladrón de Guevara, a boy with Miller Syndrome, who tries to build a musical career playing piano assisted by his father.[3]
Synopsis
David González Ladrón de Guevara dreams of becoming a pianist like his father, José Luis González Moya, who believes it's impossible due to his son's Miller Syndrome. However, David shows him that he can play his way, and together they embark on a musical journey that culminates in a new challenge for David: premiering the difficult piano concerto his father composed for him.[4]
Cast
- David González Ladrón de Guevara as Himself
- José Luis González Moya as Himself
Production
Ernesto González Díaz, the director, filmed the lives of David and José Luis in Guadalajara, Mexico, for five years.[5][6]
Release
Concerto for Other Hands had its world premiere on June 11, 2024, at the 39th Guadalajara International Film Festival,[7] then screened on August 10, 2024, at the Doqumenta International Festival of Film and Non-Fiction Narratives,[8] in August-September 2025, at the Tamatán Mexican Film Festival,[9] on October 11, 2024, at the 19th Mexico City International Documentary Film Festival,[10] on November 20, 2024, at the 17th Zanate Mexican Documentary Film Festival,[11] and on April 1, 2025, at the 7th MICMX International Film Festival.[12]
The film had a limited theatrical release on July 10, 2025, in Mexican theaters.[13]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39th Guadalajara International Film Festival | Hecho en Jalisco - Best Film | Concerto for Other Hands | Nominated | [14][15] |
| 12th Gran Fiesta de Cine Mexicano | Best Documentary Feature | Won | [16] | ||
| 17th Zanate Mexican Documentary Film Festival | Zanate Grand Prize | Nominated | [17][18] | ||
| Zanate Audience Award | Won | ||||
| Film Festival Cine al Margen | Best Editing | Won | [19] | ||
| 2025 | 7th MICMX International Film Festival | Best Mexican Documentary Feature | Nominated | [20] | |
| 50th Diosas de Plata | Best Documentary | Won | [21][22] | ||
| 67th Ariel Awards | Best Documentary Feature | Nominated | [23][24] |
References
- ^ López, Jaime. ""Concierto para otras manos", un documental con gran final y sin ninguna condescendencia". Revista Sputnik. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ Diezmartínez, Ernesto (2025-07-10). ""Concierto para otras manos": una crónica de crecimiento musical y cinematográfica". Letras Libres (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ Quiroga, Ricardo (2025-07-07). "Concierto para otras manos, una cinta imperdible de los Ariel". El Economista (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ Ortega, Lalo (2025-07-08). "'Concierto para otras manos': todo sobre el estreno del documental". Film Club Café (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ ""Concierto para otras manos" llega a cines en México". Grita Radio (in Spanish). 2025-06-27. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "'Concierto para otras manos', de Ernesto González Díaz: música para pianistas diferentes". IMCINE. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Concierto para otras manos". vp.eventival.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "¡Concierto Para Otras Manos llega a Querétaro! Estamos muy emocionados de ser la película de clausura de @doqumentamx y nos encantará verlos ahí". Instagram. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Selección 2024 - Festival Tamatán" (in Spanish). 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Concierto para otras manos". Docs en línea (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Concierto para otras manos". Zanate Mexican Documentary Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "INFORMACIÓN FILMS | MICMXIFF". MICMXIFF. Archived from the original on 2025-08-25. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ Quintero, Eladio (2025-07-04). ""Concierto para otras manos", largometraje tapatío que rompe paradigmas sobre la creación musical". UDG TV (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Todas las competencias del Festival de Cine Guadalajara 2024". Escribiendo Cine (in Spanish). May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Esparza, Kike (June 15, 2024). "Conoce la lista de ganadores del FICG 39". Informador. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ "Gana "Corina" la 12 edición de la Gran Fiesta de Cine Mexicano en Jalisco". PECIME (in Spanish). 2024-11-16. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Selección oficial 2024". Zanate Mexican Documentary Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "peliculas premiadas 2024". Zanate Mexican Documentary Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "El premio a la mejor edición es para "Concierto para otras manos"". Instagram. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "SELECCIÓN OFICIAL | MICMXIFF". MICMXIFF. Archived from the original on 2025-08-25. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Nominaciones a la 50a. Entrega de Diosas de Plata". Periodistas Cinematográficos de México A.C. (in Spanish). 2025-04-07. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ Cruz, Juan; Monroy, Iván (2025-04-30). "Diosas de Plata 2025: Lista completa de ganadores y nominados". Paloma & Nacho (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ "La Academia Mexicana de Cine rectifica las nominaciones de los 67 Premios Ariel tras las protestas del sector audiovisual". Kinótico. 13 July 2025.
- ^ Almanza, Diego (2025-09-20). "Ganadores-Premios-Ariel-2025: Quién-ganó-Lista-completa". Milenio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-21.