FICM 2022: These are the free performances that will take place outdoors during the festival

If you are one of those who cannot miss any film festival, we bring you good news, because if you have among your plans to go to the 20th Morelia International Film Festival (FICM), has just announced that it will present free features outdoors in Plaza Benito Juárez in the center of Morelia. This is thanks to the support of the Association of Avocado Producers and Packers Exporters in Mexico (APEAM).

Through a statement it was reported that the Civil Association founded in 1997, APEAM, which focuses on the promotion of Mexican avocado, from the states of Michoacán and Jalisco, and that it is present in the national and international market. He cordially invited all spectators in Mexico and around the world to the free screenings that will take place at FICM 2022.

We invite you to participate with your family, friends and loved ones. Extraordinary functions will be foreseen. Enjoy this Morelia International Film Festival, the most important in Mexico ”, informed APEAM.

The free features of FICM 2022 will be driven primarily by Mexican cinema classics

Among the films that will be screened there will be above all classics of Mexican cinema, with a large repertoire by director Alejandro Galindo. For instance ‘Champion without a crown’. This tells us the story of Newfoundland boya young man who becomes a successful boxer, but his luck begins to change the day he faces Joe Ronda, who awakens an inferiority complex in him.

On the other hand we will also have the presence on the screen of the incomparable fighter, the Holy, in the film ‘The Panther Women’ by Ricardo Cardona, which tells us the story of these women worshipers and followers of the magician Eloim, who will try at all costs to revive their great teacher. However, the silver masked man will thwart his satanic plans.

Within the contemporary proposals we have ‘The theme’ by Santiago Maza. A documentary that collects six short films on the climate crisis in Mexico, through the stories of people and organizations dedicated to environmental care. The actor Gael Garcia Bernaland the writer and linguist Yasnaya Aguilarthey will tell the different stories, reflecting on the impact of each problem.

Within the only international film proposal on the list, there is “His kind of woman” by John Farrow. The film centers on Dan Milner, a gambler who receives an offer of $ 50,000 from a man. In exchange for moving to Mexico and waiting for someone to give you instructions. However, before reaching his destination, Dan will meet the charming Leonore Brent.

The functions will be carried out 23-28 Octoberperforming from two to three outdoor screenings starting at 20:00 and, at the same time, on Wednesdays October 29 A special function will be held with the official selection of the FICM and the winning short films of the festival. A great opportunity if your end-of-month plans included a Morelia vacation.

The free functions of FICM 2022 that will take place in Plaza Benito Juárez are:

Sunday 23 October

• Champion without crown | Alejandro Galindo 20:00
• Corner, get off! | Alejandro Galindo 22:00

Monday 24 October

• There is room for two | Alejandro Galindo 20:00
• A family of many | Departure from Galindo at 22:00

Tuesday 25th October

• Panther women | René Cardona 20:00
• Perfect lady | Alejandro Galindo 21:45

Wednesday 26 October

• His kind of woman | John Farrow 8pm
• The Fernández de Peralvillo | Alejandro Galindo 22:00

Thursday 27 October

• water | Raúl Morales Reyes 20:00
• The theme: CDMX | Santiago Maza 8:30 pm
• Four against the world | Alejandro Galindo 22:00

Friday 28th October

• The devil’s money | Alejandro Galindo 20:00
• Wet backs | Alejandro Galindo 21:30

Saturday 29 October

• Festival selection 20:00 Plaza Benito Juárez
• Winners of the Mexican short film 22:00

Don’t miss this grand invitation from the APEAM and the Morelia International Film Festival, which brings together the great classics of Mexican cinema in one of the city’s iconic open spaces. And at the same time, be sure to enjoy the other films in the official festival selection, including ‘Bard’ by Alejandro G. Iñárritu e ‘Pinocchio’ by Guillermo del Toro.