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FirstGen Mexico greenlights “The Third Hotel” film, Garza directs

5/13/2026

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FirstGen in Mexico is producing a film adaptation of Laura van den Berg’s novel The Third Hotel.
Michelle Garza Cervera will direct the film.
Isa Mazzei will write the screenplay.
The plot follows widowed Clare traveling Latin America after Richard’s death, where she meets his double and becomes obsessed.
The Third Hotel was a Young Lions Fiction Award finalist and earned praise from major publications.

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Story summary

FirstGen in Mexico is producing a film adaptation of Laura van den Berg’s novel The Third Hotel.
Michelle Garza Cervera will direct the film.
Isa Mazzei will write the screenplay.
The plot follows widowed Clare traveling Latin America after Richard’s death, where she meets his double and becomes obsessed.
The Third Hotel was a Young Lions Fiction Award finalist and earned praise from major publications.