2018 | B/N | 122:00 In 1970, legendary director Orson Welles began filming what would become his final cinematic opus with a cast of luminaries. The film tells the story of famed filmmaker J. J. “Jake” Hannaford, who returns to Hollywood after years in self-exile in Europe with plans to complete his own innovative comeback movie. This satire—Welles’ last film, completed in 2018—is a fascinating time capsule of a now-distant era in moviemaking. Country: Estados Unidos, Francia, Irán Direction: Welles; Orson Script: Welles; Orson, Kodar; Oja Production: Welles; Orson, Antoine; Dominique, Marshall; Frank, Rymsza; Filip Jan, DeBlois; Dean, Phelan; Dax Photography: Graver; Gary Sound: Chesley; Howard, Cogswell; Ronald G., Deason; Paul, Gibleon; Luke, Hunt; Paul, Kane; Doc, Kwarnmark; Anders, MacKenzie; Anna, Millan; Scott Music: Legrand; Michel Cast:Huston; John, Bogdanovich; Peter, Kodar; Oja , Random; Robert, Strasberg; Susan Participation year at FICM: 2022
2018 | B/N | 122:00 In 1970, legendary director Orson Welles began filming what would become his final cinematic opus with a cast of luminaries. The film tells the story of famed filmmaker J. J. “Jake” Hannaford, who returns to Hollywood after years in self-exile in Europe with plans to complete his own innovative comeback movie. This satire—Welles’ last film, completed in 2018—is a fascinating time capsule of a now-distant era in moviemaking. Country: Estados Unidos, Francia, Irán Direction: Welles; Orson Script: Welles; Orson, Kodar; Oja Production: Welles; Orson, Antoine; Dominique, Marshall; Frank, Rymsza; Filip Jan, DeBlois; Dean, Phelan; Dax Photography: Graver; Gary Sound: Chesley; Howard, Cogswell; Ronald G., Deason; Paul, Gibleon; Luke, Hunt; Paul, Kane; Doc, Kwarnmark; Anders, MacKenzie; Anna, Millan; Scott Music: Legrand; Michel Cast:Huston; John, Bogdanovich; Peter, Kodar; Oja , Random; Robert, Strasberg; Susan Participation year at FICM: 2022
Touch of Evil A stark, perverse story of murder, kidnapping, and police corruption in a Mexican border town. See More
Chimes at Midnight An adaptation of various Shakespeare plays: including both Henry IV versions as well as Richard II, Henry V and The Merry Wives of Windsor. Usually a comic supporting figure, Falstaff—the loyal and often intoxicated friend of King Henry IV’s wayward son Prince Hal—here becomes the focus. Set in the 13th century England, there is a struggle for the throne after King Henry IV’s death and Prince Hal is immersed in a world of parties, influenced by Falstaff. See More
Touch of Evil A stark, perverse story of murder, kidnapping and police corruption in a Mexican border town. See More
The 22nd FICM Awarded the Best of its Official Selection and Impulso Morelia 10 10 · 25 · 24 Alfonso Cuarón Presents a Film that Shaped Him at the 22nd FICM: JONÁS WHO WILL BE 25 IN THE YEAR 2000 10 · 25 · 24 The Vindication of a Great Artist: Interview with Eva Aridjis Fuentes, Director of ADIÓS CABALLOS: THE MANY LIVES OF Q LAZZARUS (2024) 10 · 25 · 24 The Documentary LAS AMAZONAS DE YAXUNAH Premieres at the 22nd FICM 10 · 25 · 24
Alfonso Cuarón Presents a Film that Shaped Him at the 22nd FICM: JONÁS WHO WILL BE 25 IN THE YEAR 2000 10 · 25 · 24
The Vindication of a Great Artist: Interview with Eva Aridjis Fuentes, Director of ADIÓS CABALLOS: THE MANY LIVES OF Q LAZZARUS (2024) 10 · 25 · 24
