The Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences (AMACC) He declared on November 24 that he is in a serious financial crisis. Reason why he suspends the Ariel awards. The committee headed by the actress Leticia Huijara, called a press conference to announce her austerity measures.
In response, the Mexican filmmaker Guillermo DelToro posted on his Twitter account that he offers to cover the full cost of the statuettes. In addition, he mentioned that through social networks, he has sought Huijara to establish a dialogue.
“Faults are useless. Solutions help. Let’s get to it.”
1/3 Everyone watching the game, but I throw this. Without going into politics. To find solutions and maintain the Ariels for those who make a cinema that proposes and gives presence to Mexico: I personally offer to cover the total cost of the Ariel statuettes-
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT)
November 26, 2022
History of the Ariel Award
The ariel award It is the highest award given to Mexican films and documentaries. Awarded annually by Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences (AMACC) since 1946. It rewards actors, directors, producers and technicians. The statue of Ariel, which is given as a prize, was designed by the Mexican sculptor Ignacio Asúnsolo (Chihuahua, 1890).
Some of the awarded titles are:
- The three deaths of Marisela Escobedo (2020)
- The 41 Dance (2020)
- Bellas by night (2016)
- The Perfect Dictatorship (2014)
- Guten Tag, Ramón (2014)
- Innocent Voices (2004)
- Perfume of Violets (2000)
- The Invention of Chronos (1992)
