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Michel Franco's 'Dreams': A Class-Struggle Love Story

2/17/2025

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Michel Franco's "Dreams," unveiled at the 2025 Berlinale, delves into a fervent yet unattainable romance between Mexican immigrant Fernando and affluent heiress Jennifer. Their love story unfolds amidst the harsh realities of class bias and power struggles. While the performances shine, some critics argue the film treads familiar ground seen in Franco's earlier work, "Memory."

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Michel Franco's "Dreams," unveiled at the 2025 Berlinale, delves into a fervent yet unattainable romance between Mexican immigrant Fernando and affluent heiress Jennifer. Their love story unfolds amidst the harsh realities of class bias and power struggles. While the performances shine, some critics argue the film treads familiar ground seen in Franco's earlier work, "Memory."