‘Ashes’ Director Diego Luna Explains Why He Wants to Tell Immigration Stories Set Outside the United States
Diego Luna discussed his film 'Ashes' at the Cannes premiere, focusing on themes of migration and grief. He aims to broaden the narrative of immigration stories beyond the United States, highlighting the experiences of those who both travel and receive migrants. The film, inspired by Luna's personal loss, explores how children process abandonment and loss.
- ▪Diego Luna premiered his film 'Ashes' at Cannes, discussing its themes of migration and grief.
- ▪Luna seeks to expand immigration narratives beyond the U.S., emphasizing the experiences of both travelers and hosts.
- ▪The film is informed by Luna's own childhood experience of losing his mother, shaping its portrayal of a child's understanding of abandonment.
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Fresh off the Cannes premiere of his new film “Ashes,” Diego Luna joined producers Valerie Delpierre and Luis Salinas at The American Pavilion for IndieWire: In Conversation — “Ashes.” The event featured an expansive conversation about migration, grief, bilingual production, and the challenges of making personal films in the streaming era. Moderated by IndieWire’s Anne Thompson, the panel explored how Luna channelled his own experiences with grief into an adaptation of Brenda Navarro’s novel about family separation and emotional displacement.
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