The tribute to Pedro Infante took place during which a CD with his hit songs was presented. The presentation was headed by Victor Hugo Garcia, General Director of PHAM-EMMI, Carlos Sosa, Executive Director of FICG24, and Herminio Gutierrez, PHAM-EMMI musical supervisor. They shared their great admiration for actor and singer Pedro Infante with us and hoped that each new generation would remember him.
The event was attended by Lupita Infante and other relatives who expressed their gratitude for the homage, and then enjoyed the cocktails that were prepared for all the guests.
Later, the book Manuel Gonzalez Casanova was presented. Gonzalez Casanova was a pioneer of university films and an important figure in the history of studies about the Mexican film industry. Armando Casas, Director of CUEC, was present as were Jose Rodriguez, a student of Maestro Casanova, Gabriel Rodriguez, author of the book, and Maestro Manuel Gonzalez Casanova who thanked the author and the International Film Festival in Guadalajara for taking him into consideration. He commented that he had not done anything other than enjoy his passion for movies, and doing what he loves the most is his greatest satisfaction.
The book Dictionary of Mexican Film Directors was also presented. The presidium consisted of moderator Eduardo de la Vega, Patricia Riggen, Ricardo Benet, Luis Tovar, and the author of the 2009 edition of the book, Perla Ciuk.
“It seems to me it is a document that anyone can have and understand, not only specialists. Its value is that it transcends the specialized audience,” Luis Tovar said.
Encounters with the media were also held for the movies Corazón del tiempo, Niño Pez, La Última y nos Vamos, and Amor sin Fin.
The FICG’s Guadalajara International Prize was awarded to filmmaker and musician Emir Kusturica. “It is very special for me to come to Mexico and receive such an important prize,” Kusturica expressed.
He received the Mayahuel from actress Guadalupe Ontiveros as well as the keys to the city from Alfonso Petersen, the Mayor of Guadalajara.
Then his documentary Maradona by Kusturica was screened, a work that describes the world famous soccer idol’s vicissitudes during his career. After the film, the audience enjoyed an excellent concert by Kusturica and his band the TNSO.
