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 Entertainment | February 2008 
"Luz" Outshines Mexican Film Contenders
 John Hecht - Reuters
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| | At the Cannes Film Festival, the new Mexican film “Luz Silenciosa (Silent Light)” received a seven-minute standing ovation after its screening, on its way to winning the prestigious jury prize. | | |
Mexico City - Carlos Reygadas' Mennonite love story "Luz Silenciosa" (Silent Light) made some noise Wednesday, garnering nine nominations for the 50th annual Ariel Awards, Mexico's top film prize.
"Light" got Ariel nods for best picture, director, original screenplay and actress for newcomer Miriam Toews. It has picked up kudos at various international film festivals, including the Jury Prize at Cannes in 2007.
Also receiving multiple nominations was Paul Leduc's anti-globalization drama "Cobrador: In God We Trust." The film received mentions for best picture, director and actor for Lazaro Ramos.
The third and most surprising entry for best picture was Everardo Gonzalez's documentary "Los Ladrones Viejos," which grabbed four nominations, also including best director. "Ladrones" features interviews with old-school crooks from Mexico City. Seldom do documentaries here compete for best picture and director.
The ceremony will take place at Mexico City's Palace of Fine Arts on March 25. |
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