Mexico City Film Turns-On Bay Area Audiences

Mexico City born Eva López Sánchez directs the tale of three 20-year olds who explore Mexico City, leaving their privileged selves behind for one night.

They start the evening together but choose to take their own path after hours, each driven by a different emotion.

This breakthrough film is making its debut at the first annual Cine+Mas Film Festival. The film has not been released in Mexico. Cine+Mas is the test run audience for the film and it has screened in two Bay Area theaters this festival season.

"It's a take on Mexico that isn't seen by American audiences," says López Sánchez. "You've only seen a violent and corrupt Mexico City. My film showcases the music and life blood of a Friday night in the city."

Cine+Mas Film Festival chose La Ultima y Nos Vamos as its closing night film which screens at 7 PM Saturday, November 14 at the Lumiere Theatre in San Francisco. It will be the last time the film screens to audiences before it tours cinemas in France and Mexico next year.

"I love the film. I love how you captured a birds eye view of Mexico City in your intro and your soundtrack speaks to me," said an audience member during a Q&A session in San Jose, California.

"We took six flights over the city, shooting various districts." says López Sánchez. "It's Mexico City today with its mix of cultural influences."

It's shot through the eyes of a veteran Mexico City resident. She captured the best of its nightlife, the dark truths of its alley ways and the realities of being young in the city. "The city is full of surprises. I can be anywhere in the city at any time of day and still discover a new amazing neighborhood jewel."

Her film spoke to Bay Area audiences, many walking away a little more connected to their roots and some relating more to their Mexican neighbor.

Eva López Sánchez made her directorial debut with Francisca, a political period drama that looks at Mexico City's Tlalteloco massacre of 1968, wherein hundreds of student protesters were killed. She has since made six feature films. Don't miss her latest directorial masterpiece, La Ultima y Nos Vamos November 14th. She will be in attendance for Q&A