Mexican filmmakers featured at San Sebastián Film Festival

Mexican filmmakers Diego Luna and Diego Calva were featured at the San Sebastián International Film Festival. Luna’s film, ‘Ceniza en la boca’, won the Agenda 2030 Euskadi Basque Country Award within the Horizontes Latinos section. The jury praised the film for its socially committed narrative regarding migration, gender, and political issues. The award, which includes 20,000 euros, recognizes works that reflect the values of sustainability and solidarity.

Additionally, actor Diego Calva presented his new film ‘Club Kid’, directed by Jordan Firstman, as part of the Perlak section. The film, which stars Calva and Cara Delevingne, is scheduled for release in Spanish cinemas on December 4. Calva noted the personal significance of the project, emphasizing themes of finding family in unexpected places.