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Filmmaker Luna on Migrant Experience and Cinema's Future
14 May
Summary
- Diego Luna directs 'Ashes,' a film about young siblings migrating to Spain.
- Luna discusses the global rise of anti-immigrant sentiment and its roots.
- He expresses concern for cinema's role in society amidst digital shifts.
Filmmaker Diego Luna's latest project, "Ashes," is a deeply personal family drama. The film follows two young siblings who leave Mexico to reunite with their mother in Spain, navigating the challenges of displacement and prejudice.
Luna, drawing from his own understanding of the immigrant experience, spoke about the pervasive nature of anti-immigrant sentiment globally. He attributes this to ignorance and a fear of scarcity, noting the dualities of humanity he witnessed in Mexico.
Beyond his directorial work, Luna shared anxieties about the future of cinema. He worries that the communal experience of watching films is diminishing, replaced by individualized digital consumption, potentially costing society a vital space for reflection and dreams.
