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
Sundance Film Festival CDMX 2025: ABEL, HEROD'S LAW and more 05 · 29 · 25 Four 22nd FICM short films presented at the 64th Cannes Critics’ Week got a special screening in Paris 05 · 26 · 25 FICM presented four Mexican short films in a special screening at the 64th Critics' Week at Cannes 05 · 22 · 25 Aurora Clavel (1936-2025) and TARAHUMARA (ALWAYS FURTHER ON) 05 · 22 · 25
Four 22nd FICM short films presented at the 64th Cannes Critics’ Week got a special screening in Paris 05 · 26 · 25
FICM presented four Mexican short films in a special screening at the 64th Critics' Week at Cannes 05 · 22 · 25
