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‘I’m No Longer Here’ Director Fernando Frias Talks About the Mexican Film Biz
Anna Marie de la Fuente Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frias’ latest feature, “I’m No Longer Here,” has garnered a host of awards since it was minted at the Sundance Screenwriters lab. Now streaming on Netflix, the film’s depiction of a nearly extinct countercultural movement framed against an immigration drama has won accolades from Oscar-winning directors Guillermo del Toro and Alfonso Cuaron.It’s shortlisted to represent Mexico at the Oscars in 2021. The Columbia U alum also directed the entire first season of “Los Espookys” on HBO, from “Saturday Night Live” alums Julio Torres and Fred Armisen.How do you feel about the enthusiastic support that Alfonso Cuaron and Guillermo del Toro have given you? I feel incredibly grateful.
