Introduction

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.

Recent Achievements

The last few years Mexican film-makers winning the Best Director Oscars 5 times, and Best Picture 4 times:

• Alfonso Cuarón with Gravity and Roma.
• Alejandro G. Iñárritu with Birdman and The Revenant.
• Guillermo del Toro with The Shape of Water.

Updated Edition

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.