Carlos Areces and Malena Alterio: "In our suitcase, Lexatin and Lormetazepam are a must"

Malena Alterio and Carlos Areces share the screen with Santi Millán and Natalia de Molina in Marc Crehuet's new film, "Mirror, Mirror." A comedy that seeks to revisit the problems plaguing the modern world through the lives of its four protagonists, who confront their own reflections in the mirror.

We met with the actors at the Renoir Princesa Cinemas in Madrid, where we talked with them about the filming and their more adventurous personalities.

The film aims to confront our own fears in front of the mirror, critiquing and representing how society attempts to shape how we should behave, highlighting our insecurities. Insecurities that, beyond "Mirror, Mirror," can be felt in reality.

"What I see in the mirror changes depending on the day; in the morning I see something dreadful, but as the day goes on, I begin to accept it more and more," Malena Alterio tells us about her perception in front of the mirror.

Carlos Areces has a similar experience, for him it doesn't "depend on the time of day, but on the light, the chemistry." He has days when, in front of the mirror, he sees "a radiant and successful person, but then there are others when you see someone lost in the world who feels the weight of the years."

Perceptions differ between people, but the film has a clear purpose: to highlight our insecurities and fears under the umbrella of humor, addressing such pressing issues as gender identity.

Malena, in particular, plays a woman trying to find her true identity. "It's a recurring theme in the story, with many new terms and a vast array of possibilities," says the actress, who does not hesitate to assert that "they have immersed themselves in this universe, trying to be as cautious, respectful, honest, and sincere with such a delicate and difficult topic."

And the best channel to address such sensitive topics today is undoubtedly comedy. A comedy that aims to reach an audience that, through satire, "tackles a topic as delicate and difficult as making a decision regarding a gender change."

Carlos Areces's character, on the other hand, deals with insecurity. "This particular character speaks of a very real insecurity that I have also felt," comments the actor who represents through his character the insecurity of being accepted in society as you want to be accepted. Regarding his character, he replies that "it is always a pleasure and a delight to address these kinds of topics in a humorous tone, like with the character of Alberto (the one he plays in the film)"