Diego Luna presents migration drama 'Ceniza en la boca' at Cannes
At the Cannes Film Festival, Diego Luna presented his directorial adaptation of Brenda Navarro's novel 'Ceniza en la boca', screening out of competition. The film follows a mother and daughter working as domestic workers in Spain, addressing migration narratives. Gael García Bernal attended the premiere at the Théâtre Debussy, supporting his longtime friend. The project is a co-production involving Spain and Mexico. Luna commented on the conflict narrative between Spain and Mexico regarding migration.
Key facts
- Diego Luna directed 'Ceniza en la boca'
- The film is based on Brenda Navarro's novel
- It premiered out of competition at Cannes
- Gael García Bernal attended the premiere
- The story focuses on a mother and daughter domestic workers in Spain
- Luna addressed migration narratives between Spain and Mexico
- The screening took place at Théâtre Debussy
- The film is a co-production between Spain and Mexico
Entities
Artists
- Diego Luna
- Brenda Navarro
- Gael García Bernal
- Alfonso Cuarón
Institutions
- Cannes Film Festival
- Venice Film Festival
Locations
- Cannes
- France
- Venice
- Italy
- Spain
- Mexico