Gabriel Risptein’s Lucia Films thriller starring Tim Roth will fly the flag in the Academy’s foreign-language contest.
600 Miles premiered in Berlin where it earned Ripstein the Best First Feature Award before winning the MEZCAL Award for best Mexican Film in Guadalajara.
Roth plays a US agent who befriends his gun-smuggling captor during a long ride to the Mexican’s cartel bosses. Kristyan Ferrer also stars.
Michel Franco produced with Ripstein and Moisés Zanana.
A Gen Z award and two post-production awards were also given to productions participating at TGFM.
Meteor has acquired German-speaking rights, plans 2026 release.
EXCLUSIVE: November release set for multiple Ariel Award winner.
The awards will take place on February 16 at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.
Louis Koo named best actor for Paradox; Teresa Mo wins best actress for Tomorrow Is Another Day.
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