Extended Version of Juan Rulfo Series to Be Released, Reveals His Son

Juan Carlos Rulfo, son of the renowned Latin American author Juan Rulfo, intends to extend the documentary series "Cien años con Juan Rulfo" (A Hundred Years with Juan Rulfo). Originally comprising seven episodes that explored his father's life as a writer, filmmaker, and anthropologist, the series is slated for an expansion.

Rulfo plans to add three new episodes, bringing the total to ten. He envisions releasing this complete version in approximately three years. The original seven-episode series was initially available on Primer Video before moving to Netflix, driven by interest in its final chapter. Rulfo is actively seeking new platforms to host the expanded series.

"Pedro Páramo," one of Juan Rulfo's most famous works, has been adapted into film three times, and Rulfo believes there is still much more to tell about his father's legacy. The timing of the Netflix release coincided with the film adaptation of "Pedro Páramo" directed by Rodrigo Prieto, which Rulfo sees as a favorable "conjuncture."

In addition to the Rulfo documentary, Juan Carlos Rulfo has upcoming projects. "Binizza, los seres de las nubes" is a documentary that began as a tribute to artist Francisco Toledo but evolved to focus on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, its people, and their culture, primarily in the Zapotec language. He is also working on a documentary about water issues in Mexico City and its surrounding areas, focusing on the town of San Pablo Tlazalpan and the challenges of urban growth impacting water filtration and land use.