It’s that time of year again. As red shadows unfold in the capital of Michoacán, Mexico’s film industry catches the eye. The International Film Festival of Morelia (FICM), 20 years into its existence, begins a new edition that promises the presence of Hollywood stars and films awarded in important world events, without leaving aside the main purpose of its creation: the dissemination of the country’s cinema.
One of the highlights of this year is that the festival will present a hybrid version with a pre-screening in Morelia, Michoacán and virtual projections on Canal 22 and FilminLatino. Este Año, “Participation in Competent Work” is 11 works in the Michoacán section, 62 titles in the Mexico section, 12 titles in the Mexican section, and 11 titles in the Mexican lagometry section, for a total of 96 works de cinestas of the distinguished states of the Republic. For feature films, documentaries, animated shorts, and feature-length documentaries, the winner will be considered eligible for an Oscar nomination.
Mexican films like Latidostarring Marina de Tavira, about two women experiencing motherhood at opposite poles; Totemselected by Lila Aviles to perform in Mexico at the Oscars, film adaptation Huracan TimeEliza Miller, oh Valentine and calmAngeles Cruz’s second film, which approaches the life of death through the eyes of a little girl, will be helmed by cinematographer and director of photography Rodrigo Prieto, who will capture two of the most anticipated films of the year. –BarbieGreta Gerwig, th Los Asesinos moon, Martina Scorsese, will preside over the jury of the Mexican section of large-scale photography of the FICM, together with Irène Jacob, president of the Lumière Institute, and Brigitte Lacombe, an established photographer, among others. At the end of the event, the famous filmmaker will present a collaboration with the director Irishman.
Other important national directors will also be present. Michel Franco will be accompanied by famous actors Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard, the last winner of the Volpi Cup in Venice in the category “Best Actor” for his participation in it. Memory size, the latest film from the Mexican director, who will be hosting a gala at the festival. In his eighth feature film, he tells the story of Sylvia, a woman who tries to overcome alcoholism and focuses on supporting her daughter while quitting her job. But everything changes when she meets her old school friends and is followed by a man who helps her embark on a journey of introspection into her past.
Amat Escalante will train you to a professional level Lost in the nightwho marks his return to the big panel more than six years ago. The region is saved. and your participation as a creator in a series of episodes Narcos: Mexico. In the new widescreen film, we present as the main characters the Spanish Esther Exposito and the regional Juan Daniel García Treviño.
Carlos Carrera, director The Crime of Father Amarohe will also attend the event with his new film Confessions, and Eugenio Derbez You will also live with assistants in a special presentation Radicalwinner of the People’s Choice Award at the Sundance Festival, which tells the story of the life of maestro Sergio Juarez and his work in Matamoros.
The prestige and recognition of major festivals such as Venice, Berlin and Cannes will be part of the week in Morelia, where films such as the Mexican documentary will be presented. EchoSalvadoran Tatiana Hueso, who was recognized as the best fiction belt and the best director of the Encuentros de la section Berlinale. Winner Palma de Oro, Anatomy of a fallfrom Justine Triet, selling second hand right now Poor creaturesnew film by Yorgos Lanthimos, a new interpretation of history Frankstein from a woman’s point of view, which turns out to be gallant with the Golden Lion Show Venice. Another belt I received in Italy was Priscillawhere is the director Sofia Coppola has created a subtle but imperfect portrait of the 1973 King of Rock. This big film was chosen for the last night and evening of FICM.
“Given the changes in the industry, we always try to preserve the best in all areas, including documentaries, large-scale feature films or short films, which are usually the first step into the future,” said Alejandro Ramirez, president of FICM. , via press release.
Awards will also be part of this publication. American actress Jodie Foster, specially invited to Morelia and with a career spanning more than 50 years, will be awarded the UNAM Film Library Medal, created in 1987 in honor of those people who, through her path, work, analysis and intervention in the world of cinematography, contribute to the enrichment of the world’s film heritage in all its aspects. In addition, FICM will honor the director’s career with an Artistic Excellence Award. first sent in 2018 to Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron. It was received from the very beginning by such recognized cinema personalities as Robert Redford, Claire Denis and Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
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