Diego Luna on Directing ‘Ashes,’ His Fears About the Future of Movies and the Prejudice Immigrants Face: ‘It’s Based on Ignorance and Selfishness’

Diego Luna on Directing ‘Ashes,’ His Fears About the Future of Movies and the Prejudice Immigrants Face: ‘It’s Based on Ignorance and Selfishness’

Diego Luna talks about directing his new Cannes film 'Ashes' and the hatred immigrants often face.

‘Ashes’ Review: Diego Luna Directs a Complex Migration Story from the Heart

Diego Luna's latest directorial effort, 'Ashes,' tells a complex migration story between Spain and Mexico. Review.

'Ashes' Review: Diego Luna Explores Human Price Of Immigration

A review of 'Ashes' aka Ceniza en la Boca from director Diego Luna who chronicles the sad journey of two kids immigrating to reunite with mother.

‘Ashes’ Review: Diego Luna’s Intimate Immigrant Character Study Is Well-Intentioned but Disjointed

Diego Luna’s intimate immigrant drama, 'Ashes,' is based on Brenda Navarro's novel about a young Mexican woman seeking independence in Spain.

Diego Luna's "Ashes" - Cannes 2026 Film Review

A daughter walks in the shoes of her mother while an audience is put squarely in hers in this deeply touching adaptation of Brenda Navarro's novel. The post Cannes 2026 Review: A Mother-Daughter Relationship Comes Full Circle in Diego Luna’s Stirring Drama “Ashes” appeared first on The Moveable Fest.

‘A Mouthful of Ash’ Review: Diego Luna Chronicles The Challenges Of A Young Immigrant In Spain

CANNES – Despite being known as an actor for over a quarter of a century, Diego Luna is no stranger behind the camera. His credits include three narrative feature films, although both were over a decade ago, and multiple episodes of television. To be fair, we haven’t screened any of his previous work as a director, but those experiences have seemingly culminated in “A Mouthful of Ash.” A world premiere out of competition at the 2026 Cannes Film …