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news La Jornada Opinion 2026-05-14

Mexican Cinema Starts Cannes Festival on a Modest Note

The Cannes Film Festival's opening tradition suggests starting with a less impactful film to manage audience expectations. Mexican cinema's entry followed this pattern, avoiding an overly strong start.

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