Alejandro G. Iñárritu Celebrates 25 Years of 'Amores Perros' with Immersive LACMA Exhibition

The director reimagines his gritty debut film as a haunting 35mm film installation at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is presenting SUEÑO PERRO: A Film Installation by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, a multisensory experience that reimagines the legacy of the director's 2000 debut feature Amores perros. The exhibition, which opens on February 22, 2026, highlights the 25th anniversary of the film that first established Iñárritu as a master of modern cinema. The installation features never-before-seen footage originally left on the cutting room floor and buried for a quarter-century.

Why it matters

Amores perros was a groundbreaking film that put Iñárritu on the map as a visionary director. This immersive exhibition allows fans to experience the film in a new and innovative way, diving deeper into the creative process and unearthing previously unseen footage. It also serves as a reflection on Iñárritu's career and the lasting impact of his debut feature.

The details

The installation, located on Level 1 of the BCAM building at LACMA, features a dimly lit, industrial space that unfolds into a surreal, dreamlike landscape. Visitors will be surrounded by vintage 35mm analog projectors that cut through water-based smoke to create literal sculptures of light. The sensory peak of the labyrinth is dedicated to the film's central car crash sequence, originally captured in a single, highly dangerous take using nine cameras. Coinciding with the exhibition is the global release of a commemorative 25th-anniversary book, also titled Amores Perros, published by MACK.

  • The exhibition opens to the public on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
  • The exhibition will remain on view at LACMA through July 26, 2026.

The players

Alejandro G. Iñárritu

A Mexican film director, producer, and screenwriter who is considered one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation. He is known for his innovative and visually striking films, including Amores perros, Birdman, and The Revenant.

LACMA

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, one of the largest art museums in the United States and a major cultural center in Los Angeles.

Michael Govan

The CEO of LACMA, who will be participating in a special screening and conversation with Iñárritu at the Academy Museum's David Geffen Theater.

Fernando Llanos

A Mexican artist and filmmaker who created the storyboards for Amores perros, which are featured in the commemorative 25th-anniversary book.

Denis Villeneuve

A Canadian film director and screenwriter who has contributed to the 25th-anniversary book on Amores perros.

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What they’re saying

“It was like the placenta. The unused footage was the frozen life-source of a 25-year-old film that has now been given new DNA to come alive in a completely different form.”

— Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Director

“Everything attacks you at the same time. The ability to see six screens simultaneously perfectly mimics how we actually recall memories—as fragmented snippets and emotions rather than chronological narratives, an approach deeply inspired by Latin American authors like Julio Cortázar.”

— Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Director

What’s next

Coinciding with the LACMA exhibition, a commemorative 25th-anniversary book titled Amores Perros will be released globally by MACK on February 22, 2026. The volume offers an unprecedented deep dive into the film's production, featuring storyboards, handwritten notes, and unseen on-set photography.

The takeaway

This immersive exhibition celebrates the enduring legacy of Alejandro G. Iñárritu's groundbreaking debut film Amores perros, showcasing the director's innovative approach to storytelling and his ability to create visceral, unforgettable cinematic experiences. The project's exploration of memory and the creative process offers a unique window into the mind of a master filmmaker.