MXThe film 'En el camino' directed by David Pablos has achieved unexpected success in Mexico, surpassing initial expectations as a niche work. The movie explores themes of love between two men within the world of truckers and was initially classified for adults (C, 18+). It has attracted over 50,000 viewers in seven weeks despite competition from the FIFA World Cup. Pablos notes that the film's success stems from its setting in the trucker community and its exploration of masculinity. The film was originally more explicit but was softened for general release. Pablos is nominated for several Ariel Awards, including Best Director and Best Actor for Osvaldo Sánchez. He expresses surprise at the film's reception beyond Mexico City and looks forward to participating in the Venice Film Festival's Horizons section.
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