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Michel Franco (born 28 August 1979) is a Mexican film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best known for his film After Lucia that won the Prize Un Certain Regard at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. His films typically deal with themes of dysfunctional families.
Dec 22, 2023 · Mexican director Michel Franco talks about his new film Memory, starring Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard, which explores the themes of memory, trauma and love. He reveals how he challenged himself to write a different kind of story, and how he relates to the characters' fears and struggles.
Michel Franco is a filmmaker who has worked on projects such as New Order, Chronic and After Lucia. He was born in 1979 in Mexico City and has won several awards for his films.
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- Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Sep 13, 2023 · Jessica Chastain talks about her role in Michel Franco's Venice and Toronto premiere "Memory," a drama about a woman with childhood trauma and a man with dementia. She reveals how she was ready to reject the script, why she works with Franco, and how he challenged her expectations.
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Mexican director Michel Franco talks about his Venice competition entry "New Order", his collaboration with Tim Roth, and his challenges as a filmmaker at a Sarajevo Film Festival masterclass. He also reveals his insecurities, his production company, and his cinematic influences.
Sep 8, 2023 · Michel Franco directs a film about a woman who remembers being abused by a man with dementia. The film explores their unconventional relationship and the challenges of memory and trauma.
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Sep 12, 2023 · Mexican auteur Michel Franco welcomed being able to have Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard at his side for the North American premiere of Memory at the Toronto Film Festival on Tuesday night.
