MEXICO CITY -- The Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences has selected drama Al Otro Lado for foreign-language Oscar contention and documentary Digna: Hasta el Ultimo Aliento as its submission for Spain's Goyas. Gustavo Loza's Al Otro Lado, a Matatena Films production, tells three separate stories that share a common immigration theme. Felipe Cazals' Digna won an Ariel Award, Mexico's top film prize, for best feature-length documentary. The indie film investigates the mysterious death of Mexican human rights advocate Digna Ochoa. Seven features were in the running for Oscar contention and eight vied for the Goya submission.
- 9/27/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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