Director Michel Franco has been building quite the resume of projects since his films New Order and Sundown, with our own Chris Bumbray giving his 2023 movie Memory a perfect 10. After the gut-wrenching drama, Franco has reunited with star Jessica Chastain on the new film, Dreams. Just as affecting as Memory, Dreams opens in theaters and offers a unique perspective on a very timely topic.
Dreams follows the secret affair of wealthy socialite Jennifer (Jessica Chastain) with Mexican ballet dancer and undocumented immigrant Fernando (Isaac Hernández). Co-starring Rupert Friend, Dreams delves into the intensely sexual and romantic relationship between Jennifer and Fernando while also showcasing the divide between the elite and the working class and the privileges of power.
I spoke with the stars and director of Dreams about the new film. Isaac Hernandez, a trained ballet dancer, discussed the challenges of performing on camera as both an actor and a dancer. Michel Franco discussed the importance of the subject matter, but why he chose not to make the story political. Jessica Chastain discussed reuniting with Franco after Memory, her view of her character, and the honesty of the sex scenes. Check out the full interview in the embed above.
Dreams opens in theaters on February 27th. Check out our review HERE!
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