Cinema of Mexico

Alejandro González Iñárritu’s wins at the Oscars marked the first time the night’s two biggest awards — for Best Director and Best Film — went to a Mexican-born filmmaker.

After Oscar wins, Mexican filmmakers are hailed at home for their ‘Midas touch’

Arts

Two Mexican-born filmmakers took major prizes at the Oscars this weekend, continuing the country’s winning streak at the biggest awards show in film. That success is encouraging young and emerging film students in a country where making movies remains tough.

Oscar statue

It turns out Oscar’s real name is Emilio

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Patricia Riggen