Mexican artist Gael García Bernal will premiere his new film as director, Hombre al agua, out of competition at the upcoming Venice Film Festival, event organizers announced this Thursday.

The film will premiere in the Venice "Spotlight" section, a non-competitive selection of works characterized by their innovation and originality.

The festival director, Alberto Barbera, noted that Hombre al agua contains a "subtle sense of humor" and represents an ambitious project that addresses the Cuban crisis and immigration in Central America.

The Mexican director's third feature behind the camera—in which he also stars alongside Esmeralda Pimentel, Jorge Salinas, and Débora Nascimento—is a comedy about two men who begin to question their lives after meeting each other.

The 83rd edition of the festival will take place between September 2 and 12. Throughout the event, two Honorary Golden Lions will be presented: one to actor George Clooney and another to actress Ellen Burstyn.

The international jury responsible for deciding the main awards, which will be announced on September 12, will be chaired by American actress and director Maggie Gyllenhaal.