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Alfonso Cuarón receives France’s Order of Arts and Letters in Morelia
Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón received a French cultural honor at the Morelia International Film Festival in Morelia, Mexico.
France’s ambassador to Mexico, Delphine Borione, presented him with the insignia of Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters.
The ceremony took place during the festival’s 24th edition and was part of events marking 200 years of friendship between France and Mexico.
Cuarón said French culture shaped his education, naming writers, music and stories that influenced him in his youth.
He also described how French cinema connects with parts of his own films, including *Roma*.
The honor recognized his cultural ties to France and his work as a filmmaker.
Borione said his connection with human emotions could encourage new generations of filmmakers, and Cuarón thanked the audience and festival for their welcome.
Alfonso Cuarón received the insignia of Officer of France’s Order of Arts and Letters at the Morelia International Film Festival.
France’s ambassador to Mexico, Delphine Borione, presented the honor at the Centro Cultural Clavijero.
The ceremony took place during the festival’s 24th edition and celebrations marking 200 years of friendship between France and Mexico.
Cuarón spoke about the cultural influence of France on his formation and filmmaking.
- Who
- Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón received the honor. France’s ambassador to Mexico, Delphine Borione, presented it.
- What
- He received the insignia of Officer of France’s Order of Arts and Letters.
- When
- During the 24th Morelia International Film Festival. The exact date of the ceremony is not stated.
- Where
- Centro Cultural Clavijero in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico.
- Why
- The honor was presented during celebrations marking 200 years of friendship between France and Mexico. The sources do not state a more specific reason.
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- Recipient
- Alfonso Cuarón
- Honor
- Officer of France’s Order of Arts and Letters
- Presenter
- Delphine Borione, France’s ambassador to Mexico
- Venue
- Centro Cultural Clavijero, Morelia, Michoacán
- Festival edition
- 24th Morelia International Film Festival
- occasion
- Bicentennial of friendship between France and Mexico
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What people are saying
I have been moved, but it has also made me realize, with some perplexity, the enormous debt I have to France, or rather, to French roots. They are not genetic roots, but cultural ones.