Protégés in Locarno
December 2008
In August 2008, Josué Méndez and Celina Murga of Argentina (protégée 2008/2009) met at the internationally renowned Film Festival Locarno, where talented film-makers and producers from around the world present their latest projects.
Méndez was in Locarno for the world premiere of his second feature film, Dioses (www.diosesthemovie.com), a candid portrayal of the gilded youth of Lima.
During the making of the film, Méndez had the benefit of advice from his mentor. Stephen Frears passed on his knowledge and artistic experience to Méndez at key stages of the film-making process, firstly by reading and commenting on the script and then working at the young director's side during editing. Early in the process – shortly before shooting began on set – Frears paid a visit to his protégé in Lima, where he met the actors and the production team.
- Read the interview with Méndez in Locarno
Celina Murga was in Locarno to take part in a workshop. In September and October 2008, she presented her second feature film, Una Semana Solos (A Week Alone), at the Venice and London Film Festivals, with the coveted designation "Martin Scorsese Presents".
- More about Celina Murga
Other December 2008 Updates
- A Singular Voice – a new film by Aditya Assarat
- Sadler’s Wells Premiere – Sang Jijia dances in London
- Jason, meets Jiří – The 2008/2009 protégé meets his mentor
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- More about Celina Murga