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Leonora Carrington Biopic 'Leonora' Opens in Mexican Theaters on Sept. 4

Adapted from Elena Poniatowska’s novel, the film centers on Carrington’s reinvention in Mexico.

Overview

  • The feature screened at the Guadalajara and Munich film festivals ahead of its theatrical rollout.
  • Olivia Vinall leads the cast as Carrington, with Luis Gerardo Méndez and Cassandra Ciangherotti in key roles.
  • Co-directors Lena Vurma and Thor Klein present the narrative as a “new beginning” for the artist in Mexico.
  • The production draws directly from Carrington’s palette and symbolism, shaped by on-site research and input from people who knew her, to “feel like a liquid painting.”
  • Mexican distributor Piano is releasing the film, supported by local promotion that includes a Cineteca mural and bus advertising.