Michel Franco's 'Dreams' Premieres at Berlinale, Starring Jessica Chastain

Michel Franco's film 'Dreams' premiered at the 75th Berlinale, starring Jessica Chastain and Mexican dancer Isaac Hernández, with Rupert Friend and Marshall Bell. The story follows Jennifer, a wealthy San Francisco heiress whose family foundation supports ballet, and Fernando, a talented dancer with whom she has a passionate romance that defies laws and borders. Franco explores immigration, class, and power dynamics without sentimentality. The film opens with a truck full of abandoned immigrants; Fernando escapes and finds his way to Jennifer's duplex. Their relationship oscillates between San Francisco and Mexico, revealing manipulation and dependency. Jennifer's father reminds her of limits, and her desperation triggers class loyalty. The final 20 minutes invert roles. Franco uses characters as archetypes to convey ideas about power, where the strongest always prevail.