Tag: Killing Jesus

  • ‘Birds of Passage’s’ Cristina Gallego Produces Laura Mora’s Next (Exclusive)

    ‘Birds of Passage’s’ Cristina Gallego Produces Laura Mora’s Next (Exclusive)

    Cristina Gallego, producer-director of 2018 Cannes Directors’ Fortnight hit “Birds of Passage,” is set to produce “Kings of the World,” the second feature by Colombia’s Laura Mora. Mora’s “Killing Jesus” marked one of the most notable of recent Latin American debuts.Shooting this month in Medellin and Bajo Cauca, Colombia, “Kings” is set up at Gallego’s…

  • ‘Killing Jesus’ Wins Big at Colombia’s 2018 Macondo Academy Awards

    ‘Killing Jesus’ Wins Big at Colombia’s 2018 Macondo Academy Awards

    The Macondos, Colombia’s Academy Awards, were held over the weekend, and Laura Mora’s “Killing Jesus” was the big winner, scooping five awards, including best picture for a Colombian feature.The win caps off a whirlwind 14 months since the film’s 2017 Toronto world premiere and San Sebastian European premiere, where it won the Eroski Youth Award,…

  • Women Rule at Guadalajara as ‘Wind Traces,’ ‘Killing Jesus’ Take Big Prizes

    Women Rule at Guadalajara as ‘Wind Traces,’ ‘Killing Jesus’ Take Big Prizes

    Guadalajara, Mexico — Women dominated at the Guadalajara Festival this year with Jimena Montemayor taking home the Premio Mezcal for best director and best Mexican film with her fantasy-laced family drama “Wind Traces” (“Restos de Viento”) at the 33rd festival edition that wrapped March 16.Made with a predominantly female crew, including highly-rated director of photography…