Our Time (2018)
Carlos Reygadas turns the camera on his own marriage in this searing, autobiographical drama set among fighting bulls in rural Mexico.
Our Time - Movie Information
- Original Title: Nuestro tiempo
- Release Year: 2018
- Directed by: Carlos Reygadas
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 2h 57m
- Original Language: Spanish
- Spoken Languages: English, Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 28, 2018 (Mexico - C), June 27, 2019 (Germany), February 6, 2019 (France)
- Alternative Titles: Где рождается жизнь (RU), Our Time (US), Nuestro tiempo (FR)
- Production Companies: Snowglobe, Nodream Cinema, Mantarraya Producciones, The Match Factory, Le Pacte, Luxbox, Mer Films, Film i Väst, Detalle Films, Bord Cadre Films
- Production Countries: Denmark, France, Germany, Mexico, Sweden, Switzerland
Our Time - Plot
A family lives in the Mexican countryside raising fighting bulls. Esther is in charge of running the ranch, while her husband Juan, a world-renowned poet, raises and selects the beasts. Although in an open marriage, their relationship begins to crumble when Esther falls in love with an American horsebreaker and Juan is unable to control his jealousy.
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Our Time - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Carlos Reygadas
Main Cast
- Carlos Reygadas
- Natalia López
- Phil Burgers
- Maria Hagerman
- Yago Martínez
- Eleazar Reygadas
- Rut Reygadas
Writers
- Carlos Reygadas
Producers
- Jaime Romandia
- Carlos Reygadas
Our Time - FAQs
What is Our Time about?
Our Time follows a couple living on a Mexican bull ranch in an open marriage. When Esther falls for an American horsebreaker, her husband Juan — a celebrated poet — finds himself consumed by jealousy he cannot reconcile with the freedom he once championed. It's a raw, deeply personal portrait of love and control.
Is Our Time based on a true story?
Our Time is widely understood to be autobiographical. Director Carlos Reygadas cast himself and his real-life partner Natalia López as the lead couple, and the film draws heavily from their own experiences with an open relationship, lending the drama an unusually intimate and confessional quality.
Who directed and stars in Our Time?
Carlos Reygadas both directed and stars in the film as Juan, the jealous poet. His real-life partner Natalia López plays Esther, and Phil Burgers portrays the American horsebreaker Phil. Even Reygadas's own children, Eleazar and Rut, appear on screen, deepening the film's autobiographical feel.
Where can you stream Our Time?
You can stream Our Time on MUBI, Philo, OVID, Kanopy, Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex, and JustWatch TV. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store, and accessible via MUBI Amazon Channel and Fandor Amazon Channel.
Why does Carlos Reygadas act in his own film?
Reygadas has spoken about wanting to expose himself fully in this film, turning the camera on his own vulnerabilities rather than hiding behind fictional characters. By casting himself as Juan, he confronts his own jealousy and contradictions on screen, making Our Time one of cinema's most uncomfortably honest self-portraits.
How long is Our Time?
Our Time runs for 177 minutes — nearly three hours. The extended runtime is very much intentional; Reygadas uses long, contemplative takes and unhurried pacing to immerse viewers in the rhythms of ranch life and the slow emotional erosion of the central relationship.
When was Our Time released?
Our Time had its initial release in Mexico on September 28, 2018. It then opened in France on February 6, 2019, followed by Germany on June 27, 2019, and reached US audiences on June 14, 2019, gradually making its way through international arthouse circuits.
What are some films similar to Our Time?
If Our Time resonated with you, consider exploring Night of the Kings (2021), The Nest (2020), and ¡Que viva México! (2023) for similarly bold, character-driven storytelling. Nobody Knows I'm Here (2020) and Burning Hearts (2022) also share that slow-burn emotional intensity that defines Reygadas's style.
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