Santiago Arau: Mexico City in One Minute

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For many years, Mexico City has been what many authors call a "living organism," built day by day and choreographed in diverse ways. Santiago Arau's work portrays a city where time passes, shaped by its inhabitants—ranging from sweeping aerial views to the daily gaze of a commuter on public transit. Don't miss this time-lapse, which will allow you to imagine (or remember) what it is like to experience Mexico City in just one minute.

Credits:
Direction and photography: Santiago Arau
Hyperlapses: Diego Vázquez
Additional photography: JC
Production assistants: Mario Sánchez, Victor Ceballos.
Sound design: Santiago Arau
Radio audio: Joanie Rosas
Additional music:
Sábado Distrito Federal - Chava Flores
Chilanga Banda - Café Tacuba

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Cite: Arellano, Mónica. "Santiago Arau: Mexico City in One Minute" [Santiago Arau: Ciudad de México en un minuto] 04 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1113717/santiago-arau-mexico-city-in-one-minute> ISSN 0719-8884
© Santiago Arau

圣地亚哥·阿劳:一分钟墨西哥城

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