# Diego Luna film festival circuit 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/diego-luna-film-festival-circuit-2026
> Updated: 2026-07-29T23:35:47.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 3.

In mid‑July 2026, Diego Luna’s fourth feature, *Ceniza en la boca* (released internationally as *Ashes*), was selected for the Horizons Latinos section of the San Sebastián International Film Festival, slated to compete in September and set for a Spanish theatrical release in October. The film, co‑produced by Mexican and Spanish companies, explores Mexican migration to Spain.

Later in July, the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival announced that Luna will be honoured with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo (also referred to as the Heart of Honor). The award ceremony in August will present him with a statue, screen a special selection of his work, and feature a masterclass for emerging filmmakers. The festival will also screen *Ashes* and provide Luna the opportunity to present his latest feature, a story of two Mexican brothers migrating to Madrid. Festival directors highlighted his three‑decade career and his influence on Latin American cultural narratives, underscoring his heightened visibility on the European festival circuit during the summer of 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-29: Diego Luna to Receive Sarajevo Film Festival's Heart of Honor Award in August 2026

Diego Luna receives the Heart of Honor at the Sarajevo Film Festival (14‑21 Aug 2026) and presents his new film “Ceniza en la boca,” with a masterclass and screenings of his work.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diego-luna-to-receive-sarajevo-film-festivals-heart-of-honor-award-in-august-2026

### 2026-07-27: Diego Luna to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival

Mexican star Diego Luna will be awarded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival (Aug 14‑21), where his Cannes‑premiered film “Ashes” will be screened and he will hold a masterclass.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diego-luna-receives-honorary-heart-at-sarajevo-film-festival

### 2026-07-17: Diego Luna's 'Ceniza en la boca' chosen for San Sebastián festival

Diego Luna's film 'Ceniza en la boca', starring Anna Díaz and Adriana Paz, will compete in the Horizons Latinos section of the San Sebastián International Film Festival after its Cannes debut.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diego-lunas-ceniza-en-la-boca-chosen-for-san-sebastin-festival

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