New Order

About New Order

Released in 2020, the film 'New Order' is a thought-provoking socio-political drama by directed by Michel Franco. The film exhibits an unblinking portrayal of social chaos that intensifies class struggle. In the film, a high-society wedding is interrupted by a violent uprising in Mexico City, an event that marks the beginning of societal downfall and the birth of a new order.

Making / Production

The director, Michel Franco, paints a grim picture of societal collapse and class warfare to offer a provocative critique of contemporary Mexican society. The film was produced by Teorema and shot in various locations in Mexico City. Franco's uncompromising vision is effectively translated onto screen through Braulio Mendez’s stark cinematography and the evocative sound design.

Actors

• Naian González Norvind as Marianne - Naian pulls off a strong performance as the affluent yet compassionate Marianne who gets caught amidst the violent uprising.
• Fernando Cuautle as Cristian - Portrayed by Cuautle, Cristian is a man of lower status who gets involved in the chaos, delivering a realistic and heart-breaking portrayal of a man stuck between the raging class conflict.
• Diego Boneta as Daniel - Boneta plays the darker aspects of Daniel quite convincingly with his intense performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is Michel Franco's sixth feature film and his most ambitious to date.
• The idea for the film was inspired by the ongoing class struggles witnessed by Franco in his hometown of Mexico City.
• The film uses a blend of professional actors and real-life people to add authenticity to the story.

Quotes

• "When the foundations shake, the cracks begin to show." - Unknown
• "Survival is a luxury of the rich." - Marianne
• "In this new order, there's no room for the weak." - Cristian

Music, Soundtrack

• The film uses minimal music to enhance the realism and purity of the situation. Most of the soundtrack consists of natural sounds to create an immersive audio experience.