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
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His films typically deal with themes of dysfunctional families, in particular Mexican upper classes. His 2020 film ''
New Order'' was received with an overwhelming backlash due to accusations of racism towards lower classes in Mexico to the point that Franco had to make a public apology in social media as he claimed the film was the subject of "
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Although many of his films have been poorly received by Mexican critics and audiences, Franco has received numerous awards in film festivals like
Cannes
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Venice
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Chicago
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Selected filmography
As director
* ''
Daniel & Ana'' (2009)
* ''
After Lucia'' (2012)
* ''Through the Eyes'' (2013)
* ''
Chronic'' (2015)
* ''
April's Daughter'' (2017)
* ''
New Order'' (2020)
* ''
Sundown'' (2021)
As producer
* ''
From Afar'' (2015)
* ''
600 Miles'' (2015)
References
External links
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1979 births
Living people
Mexican film producers
Film directors from Mexico City
Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay winners