10 · 22 · 24 Stephen Soucy Presented MERCHANT IVORY at the 22nd FICM Share with twitter Share with facebook Share with mail Copy to clipboard Gabriela Martínez The presentation of the film Merchant Ivory was held as part of the 22nd Morelia International Film Festival (FICM), with the presence of its director Stephen Soucy and Daniela Michel, founder and general director of the festival. Alejandro Ramírez, Daniela Michel, Stephen Soucy Merchant Ivory is a documentary produced and directed by Soucy in collaboration with Oscar-winning director and screenwriter James Ivory. The film pays tribute to the Merchant Ivory partnership, a film production company founded in 1961 by producer Ismail Merchant and director James Ivory. Some of their most iconic films include Howard's End (1992), A Room with a View (1985) and The Remains of the Day (1993).Soucy said he was thrilled to present this “documentary about a very dear friend of the festival.” Merchant Ivory is comprised of interviews with James Ivory and forty-one close collaborators of Merchant Ivory who detail and celebrate their experiences of being part of the “wandering company” led by legendary producer Ismail Merchant.In 2023, during the 21st FICM, James Ivory was a Guest of Honor and received the Ojo de Plata. The festival's emblematic award consists of a sculpture by Michoacán artist Javier Marín.
