Thursday, February 22, 2007

Viva la Cinemex

Mexico City International Contemporary Film Festival (FICCO) is officially under way.
The festival’s goal is promoting the best world cinematography in the city and offering an “alterantive window” to attendees. The focus is on young directors in feature and documentary categories. http://www.ficco.com.mx/indexi.php
Competition includes the world premiere of Mexican director Ivan Avila’s La sangre iluminada and Mexican director Ruben Imaz’ Familia Tortuga (Turtle Family).
Films by Spike Lee, David Lynch and Bruno Dumont will screen, but not in competition.
The festival runs through March 4.

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