Morelia Film Festival Sets Lineup With Del Toro, Cuarón, Luna
The 24th Morelia International Film Festival runs Oct. 16-25, with Guillermo del Toro marking 20 years of Pan's Labyrinth and Alfonso Cuarón attending the opener.
The 24th Morelia International Film Festival has announced its lineup and attending guests, with Guillermo del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón and Diego Luna all set to take part, according to Variety.
Del Toro will attend the festival to mark the 20th anniversary of Pan's Labyrinth. Alfonso Cuarón will be on hand for the opening night film Campeón Gabacho, directed by his son Jonas Cuarón, which he produced.
The official selection includes Ashes, the latest directorial outing from Diego Luna. J. A. Bayona leads the jury for Mexican features, while the Mexican documentary jury comprises Alexandre O. Philippe, Jonathan Romney and Juan Carlos Rulfo.
The festival will also showcase international titles, among them Martin McDonagh's Wild Horse Nine and Spain's Oscar submission La bola negra. The 24th edition runs Oct. 16-25.
Background
Alejandro González Iñárritu's Digger has earned $1.3 million since its debut on Oct. 1 in Mexico, according to Canacine. The festival introduced a hybrid format allowing online access to part of the program, starting during the 2020 edition amid the COVID-19 pandemic. FICM was founded in 2003 with a focus on Mexican short films and documentaries, and has faced cutbacks in funding from corporate and institutional sponsors.
Quick answers
When does the 24th Morelia International Film Festival take place?
The festival runs Oct. 16-25.
What is the opening night film at Morelia?
Campeón Gabacho, directed by Jonas Cuarón and produced by Alfonso Cuarón, opens the festival.
Who leads the jury for Mexican features at Morelia?
J. A. Bayona leads the jury for Mexican features.