Tag Archives: Michel Franco

Review: Memory

Posted on February 19, 2025 by philipbrasor

I’ve only seen two films by the Mexican director Michel Franco, one in Spanish set in Mexico and the other in English set in Southern California; and while I can see why one critic calls him a “shock auteur,” the … Continue reading →

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Review: April’s Daughter

Posted on June 17, 2018 by philipbrasor

Mexican director Michel Franco’s signature is a sensationalistic storyline told in a dry manner. The basic idea of April’s Daughter is made for tabloid TV—teen pregnancy as the natural outcome of a broken home. However, Franco doesn’t present this scenario … Continue reading →

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