VOICED : Mexicano Michel Franco se lleva otro premio en Cannes

VOICED : Mexicano Michel Franco se lleva otro premio en Cannes

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Michel Franco, a Mexican filmmaker, received recognition at the Cannes Film Festival for his film 'Las hijas de abril', starring Emma Suárez. The film won the jury prize in the 'Un Certain Regard' section, which highlights lesser-known directors. Franco's film competed against 17 others, including two from Latin America. The top prize went to the Iranian film 'Lerd' by Mohammad Rasuluf. This marks Franco's fourth appearance at Cannes, having previously won awards for 'Kronik', 'Después de Lucía', and 'Daniel y Ana'.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the theme of Michel Franco's film 'Las hijas de abril'?

Crime

Adventure

Motherhood

Friendship

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which section of the Cannes Film Festival awarded Michel Franco's film?

Directors' Fortnight

Main Competition

Un Certain Regard

Cinéfondation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which film won the top prize in the 'Un Certain Regard' section?

Las hijas de abril

La novia del desierto

Lerd

La cordillera

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did Michel Franco win the Best Screenplay award at Cannes?

2017

2009

2012

2015

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of Michel Franco's films was featured in the Directors' Fortnight in 2009?

Después de Lucía

Kronik

Las hijas de abril

Daniel y Ana