Faber Book of Mexican Cinema - by Jason Wood (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Twelve years ago, Amores Perros erupted in the cinemas across the world and announced the arrival of Mexican film-makers. The film-makers profiled in that book have now come of age and have made a decisive impact on the international cinema scene The last few years Mexican film-makers winning the Best Director Oscars 5 times, and Best Picture 4 times: Alfonso Cuaron with Gravity and Roma. Alejandro Inarritu with Birdman and The Revenant Guillermo del Toro with The Shape of Water This revised edition of The Faber Book of Mexican Cinema brings this astounding story up to date, as well as profiling the next generation, waiting in the wings.

Review Quotes

Updated chats and more refresh Wood's clear-eyed insights into Mexican cinema's contexts, complexities and creative surpluses. -- Total Film

This book is a fascinating guide...this revised edition of The Faber Book of Mexican Cinema brings this astounding story up to date, as well as profiling the next generation, waiting in the wings. -- Louder Than War