Fernando Manzano Moctezuma
Acting
Biography
Fernando Manzano Moctezuma is a young indigenous director and actor from Alcozauca, Guerrero, who became involved in theater from an early age, influenced by his father. He trained in acting at Televisa's CEA, CasAzul from Argos Televisión, and studied Film Directing at Mantik Fílmica. As a director, he has led productions such as Fractales by Alejandro Ricaño and has directed eleven short films of his own, including "Hijo de tigre" and "15 de septiembre," which have been featured in festivals such as the Taxco Film Festival and Cinegro Festival. His career also spans film, television, and teaching, including his role as a jury member in UNAM's theater competitions.
Known For
An exploration of the societal consequences when a nation's financial, technological, political, and environmental systems collapse. Told in eight stand-alone episodes filmed in one continuous shot.
El colapso
In a tiny Indigenous Mexican town where everyone is family, a secret pregnancy tests the forbidden love between two cousins. During the vibrant Mother’s Day festival, a public dance becomes a bold act of defiance that will change their lives forever.