Category Archives: Michel Franco

A brief review: “Las hijas de Abril” [2017, Mexico]

Posted on January 1, 2018 by TR

Wishing you all a very happy 2018!

Michel Franco is among the leading lights of Mexican cinema working today. Franco follows up on his impressive 2015 drama ‘Chronic’ with an equally devious and shocking family drama “Las hijas de Abril” (Eng. … Continue reading →

Posted in Mexico, Michel Franco | Tagged Emma Suárez, frontal nudity, Highly Recommended, Latin America, mexico, Michel Franco, pregnant nude, spanish, Spanish mainstream cinema | 7 Comments

Marimar Vega in “Daniel y Ana” [Mexico, Spain 2009]

Posted on December 10, 2010 by TR

Mexican director Michel franco’s first full length feature, “Daniel y Ana” [Eng. Title: Daniel & Ana] is a pretty low-key affair, even if it has some rather dramatic moments. Apparently based on a true story, his realistic filmmaking – virtually … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin America, Mexico, Michel Franco, Spanish Cinema | Tagged frontal nudity, incest, Marimar Vega, mexico, Michel Franco, spanish, Spanish mainstream cinema | 3 Comments

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