2012 | B/N | 90 min They build myths, illuminate passions, and practically never speak. In this documentary, they will complete, in their own words, the iconographic world of one of the most legendary cinematographers in the world. This film is an immersion into some of the most symbolic and iconic images of Mexican cinematography, shot by Gabriel Figueroa, along with commentaries by the most important cinematographers working today. Country: México Direction: Maillé; Emilio Script: Maillé; Emilio Production: Lozano; Mónica, ángel; Gustavo Photography: Gabriel Leynaud; Jean, Rodríguez; Diego Sound: Jean, Veran; Guy Music: Rocha; Manuel, Nyman; Michael Participation year at FICM: 2012
2012 | B/N | 90 min They build myths, illuminate passions, and practically never speak. In this documentary, they will complete, in their own words, the iconographic world of one of the most legendary cinematographers in the world. This film is an immersion into some of the most symbolic and iconic images of Mexican cinematography, shot by Gabriel Figueroa, along with commentaries by the most important cinematographers working today. Country: México Direction: Maillé; Emilio Script: Maillé; Emilio Production: Lozano; Mónica, ángel; Gustavo Photography: Gabriel Leynaud; Jean, Rodríguez; Diego Sound: Jean, Veran; Guy Music: Rocha; Manuel, Nyman; Michael Participation year at FICM: 2012
The Arruza Years In 1960, the American filmmaker Budd Boetticher arrived in Mexico to direct Arruza, a semi-documentary feature film about the popular Mexican bullfighter Carlos Arruza. The production process, which took more than ten years, may be among the longest and most complicated in the history of cinema. In this documentary, Boetticher discusses and confronts the images and memories of that chaotic adventure. See More
Niños Héroes In 1976, the new facilities of the Military College, designed by architect Agustín Hernández Navarro, were inaugurated. The latter perhaps did not fully appreciate the congruence of his architectural proposal with the vital force of this space. Showing the daily lives of the cadets, the documentary becomes an X-ray not only of the Military College, but of Mexico as a whole. The documentary tells the truth, but presents it as fiction. See More
FICM Brings 17 Screenings to Pátzcuaro as FICM Presenta Takes Cinema to Michoacán and Across Mexico Year-Round 10 · 16 · 26 Enjoy All the Free Events That the 24th FICM Has in Store for You! 10 · 16 · 26 Night of the Dead Celebration Week: A Tradition Learned Through Our Hands 10 · 14 · 26 Adriana Domínguez Will Present ADOLFO DOMÍNGUEZ: EL ECO DE OTRAS VOCES at the 24th FICM 10 · 13 · 26
FICM Brings 17 Screenings to Pátzcuaro as FICM Presenta Takes Cinema to Michoacán and Across Mexico Year-Round 10 · 16 · 26