American legendary filmmaker Spike Lee offered a press conference to talk about his latest film "BlacKkKlansman" a film that deals with the issue of racism, with touches of comedy, that was experienced (with greater force) in the festivals bordering country.

The film story based on the book "Black Klansman" by author Ron Stallworth who is a retired Afro-American policeman who infiltrated the ranks of the Ku Klux Klan in Colorado Springs in the late 1970’s, being the first African-American police officer in that state .

The film stars Laura Harrier, John David Washington and Adam Driver, who was also honored in this edition of the Los Cabos International Film Festival.

Driver also told us about the great role played by film festivals like this one, now at the beginning of his career.

With information from Armando Figaredo,

Translation by Tony Perez Dillon

American actor Adam Driver offered a press conference to talk about his latest film "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote" directed by the also honored in this edition of Los Cabos International Film Festival, Terry Gilliam and how it was to work with this multi-talented director. 

During the talk Driver also told about the transition of the armed forces to the world of cinema and the similarities that both share, as well as the differences between the two.

With information from Armando Figaredo,

Translation by Tony Perez Dillon

With the traditional reception of celebrities and special guests on the red carpet of the Cabo San Lucas Cultural Pavilion, the Seventh Edition of the Los Cabos International Film Festival kicked off attractively.

Between November 7th and 11th, more than 40 films will be exhibited, of which two will be world premieres: "A 3 Minute Hug" ("Un abrazo de 3 minutos ") and "Storks" “Cigüeñas”); 17 internationals among which stand out: "The Man who killed Don Quixote by Terry Gilliam (honored at the opening ceremony ) and" Blackkklansman "or" Infiltrated in the Kkklan "by Spike Lee (who will receive tribute at the closing ceremony"), as well as; 15 Mexican national films.

Unlike the festivals held elsewhere in Mexico, Los Cabos brings together actors, producers, directors and executives of the film industry, strengthening the cultural and commercial ties, of the three countries of North America: Mexic , United States and Canada.

Among the personalities that paraded on the Red Carpet we saw Linda Cruz and Julio Bracho (opening ceremony hosts), actress Stephanie Cayo and Mexican actor Darío Yazbek, amongst others.

During the opening ceremony in charge of giving the welcome speeches were Alfonso Pasquel, President of Art and Culture of Los Cabos, A.C. followed by Carlos Mendoza Davis, Baja California Sur Governor and Los Cabos Mayor Armida Castro. The Executive Director and the Artistic Director for the Festival, Alejandra Paulín and Maru Garzón, respectively, also joined in the welcome.

During the ceremony, tribute was paid to two greats of the film industry:

Pierce Handling, Executive Director of the Toronto Film Festival who enjoys enormous prestige for his extraordinary and respected professional career in the industry.

And; Terry Gilliam, screenwriter, director, actor and comedian with a great career in the industry with films like "Twelve Monkeys", "Monty Python and the Holy Grail", "Brazil", "The Fisher King" amongst others, besides "The man who killed Don Quixote " that will premier during this Festival, after almost 30 years trying to finish it. Gilliam also received the “Whales Tail” sculpture in bronze designed by famous Cabo resident artist "El Nacho" in recognition of his work same that was delivered by outstanding writer and one of this year’s  festival jury members Juan Villoro.

After the ceremony protocol the film shown was “The Favourite” by Yorgos Lanthimos (“Langosta” “El sacrificio de un ciervo sagrado”) film that was awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival, staring Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz and Olivia Colman.

This film set in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries during the time of Anne, Queen of Great Britain first queen of England and last of the house of Stuart. A story of intrigue and political intrigue highlighting the excellent scenery, costumes and photography.

With information from Armando Figaredo,

Translation by Tony Perez Dillon

As part of the framework for the Los Cabos International Film Festival, director, screenwriter, actor and comedian Terry Gilliam made the Latin America premiere of his latest film: "The man who killed Don Quixote".

Work in which he invested almost 30 years of his life, inspired by the writings of Miguel de Cervantes that mixes action with comedy. However, during a talk held with writer Juan Villoro, Gilliam even talked about political issues. Everything from why he decided to renounce to his American nationality, to what he thinks of Donald Trump, were discussed.

He said there are ways to tell stories, regardless of the government or political ideologies that might want to avoid issues.

 Gilliam has directed films such as Brazil, Twelve Monkeys, and The Man Who Killed Don Quixote. In some of his films Hollywood stars appear such as Brad Pitt, Bruce Willis and Adam Driver.

With information from Armando Figaredo,

Translation by Tony Perez Dillon