‘Lovers Fare Goodbye,’ ‘Memories of a Burning Body,’ ’Knightmares,’ ‘Woman,’ ‘Impermanence’ Win Big at Ventana Sur, as Attendance Skyrockets
variety.comJohn Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Mexican Rigoberto Pérezcano’s “Lovers Fare Goodbye,” a poignant, exquisitely shot tale of star-crossed young love dominated prizes at Primer Corte, Ventana Sur’s key arthouse pic competition.
The prize and dozens of others were announced Friday at Latin America’s most important film-TV mart-meet. Organizers confirmed a total Ventana Sur attendance of 4,300 delegates, some 30% up on just a year ago.
Lensed in black-and-white and set in the Oaxaca valley, “Lovers” was always the frontrunner Primer Corte, which, with parallel section Copia Final, focuses much of the attention of buyers at Ventana Sur. “Lovers” six prizes looks like a historical record.
So do the total 88 industry awards at 12 of 14 sections – and Variety might be missing some – dolled out at Ventana Sur’s kudos ceremony.
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