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The current edition of the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) had a great list of guest stars. But without a doubt, if someone stole the attention of the attendees and the press it was the actress Jodie Foster, who presented a master class at the event, and declared that she does not regret having worked with the controversial actor and director Mel Gibson.

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A star shines in Morelia

The curtain was raised once again on the highest stage of Mexico’s seventh art, with the start of FICM 2023. Among the prominent stars who illuminate this event with their presence, is an actress and director whose career has represented an important facet in the contemporary cinematographic panorama.

His importance on screen has been previously recognized with a series of awards, including the Oscar, and he has already become an emblematic figure who changed paradigms in the world of cinema. His ability to present complex characters crossed by various discursive layers as in The Silence of the Lambs- 94%, as well as to weave captivating narratives as in Bright Minds – 76%, have led her to receive praise from critics and audiences alike wherever she goes. And of course, Morelia proved to be no exception.

From his first steps in the film industry with Taxi Driver – 98%, this actress was forging her own path, characterized by innovation and the constant search for new ways to tell stories behind and in front of the lens. This is how the festival was a privileged witness of an established artist, as a space where her talent has been celebrated by each of those present.

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Over the years, Morelia has had great actors and directors who have helped this celebration of cinema become an event that attracts the attention of the entire industry, beyond national borders. And of course, the Master Class of its most prominent guest in each edition has constantly become the event that causes the most stir and expectation.

The protagonist of Contact – 62% graced this year’s conference, full of attendees who did not want to be left out of such an attractive experience. Previously, the actress received the UNAM Filmoteca Medal award, which since 1987 has recognized personalities for their cinematographic career.

Foster worked with Mel Gibson in My Other Self – 61% (The Beaver), a film directed by herself. The controversy arises from the fact that the subject earned a bad reputation for his anti-Semitic, racist, homophobic comments, and his negative representation of Jews in The Passion of the Christ – 49%. When asked about it, she responded:

Maybe you’re talking about The Beaver, my movie with Mel Gibson… He was a lot of fun and he’s a great actor and an incredibly generous friend. I wanted him in the movie because I knew he understood the trauma the character had suffered, that he was having a nervous breakdown and was about to commit suicide. I knew what he brought to the table and I am so proud of his performance and I am completely grateful. Working with him couldn’t be easier. And yes, in the end he had a devastating experience after the movie. But when you love someone you don’t necessarily accept their behavior or condemn it, but you still love them. And it’s the only thing I could do: continue loving him. This is not to condone, but his contribution was so profound and beautiful that I will never be able to turn my back on it.

The 2023 Morelia International Film Festival continues to write important chapters in its history and add outstanding figures among its honorees, which contributes significantly to the continued growth of this wonderful event. Names like Foster’s continue to attract the attention of locals and strangers, in the face of what is destined to become one of the most important cinema celebrations in our region.

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