Diego Luna Discusses Migrant Stories and New Film 'Ashes' at Sarajevo Festival

Diego Luna visited the Sarajevo Film Festival’s Variety Lounge, where he reflected on his first directorial effort, 'Ashes', and the festival’s role in exposing filmmakers to diverse perspectives. He contrasted Bosnian and Mexican audience reactions, noting that fans of his Disney+ series 'Andor' arrived in character attire. Honored with a Heart of Sarajevo award, Luna said becoming a father prompted him to tell stories rooted in his own background.

'Ashes', which debuted at Cannes and is based on Brenda Navarro’s novel, tracks a Mexican woman’s new start in Spain years after her mother’s migration. Luna emphasized that discussions about migrants often ignore the burdens they bear, urging audiences to consider those hidden struggles. He praised his crew for sharing the goal of spotlighting overlooked aspects of immigrant lives, arguing that greater awareness could foster a more compassionate world.