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The Match Factory has boarded international sales for “Twelve Moons,” the feature debut of Mexican filmmaker Victoria Franco, set to premiere in the International Narrative Competition at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival.
The film stars acclaimed Mexican actress Ana de la Reguera (“Nacho Libre,” “Goliath,” “Twin Peaks”), whose career bridges Hollywood and Latin American cinema, alongside Ariel Award winner Enrique Arreola (“Duck Season”).
Set in Mexico City, “Twelve Moons” follows a woman’s emotional reckoning in the wake of profound personal loss.
The film follows Sofia, a 40-year-old architect, who has suffered a devastating loss, and must navigate through her complex emotions while trying to stay true to herself. As she struggles with her fertility and identity as a woman, both her personal and professional life begin to deteriorate forcing her to look inward to find the light that will lead her forward.
Franco said, “I want to portray someone who doesn’t fit anywhere and can’t handle social conventions. It’s an analysis of the lack of empathy toward those who fail to conform to the standard model of success in society.”
“Twelve Moons” marks the first feature by Franco, as filmmaker, screenwriter and producer. Franco previously directed the short films “Reconciliados” (2014) and “Borde” (2017), and worked as a creative producer on several acclaimed films by her brother Michel Franco, including “New Order,” winner of Venice’s Grand Jury Prize in 2020, and “Sundown,” which premiered at Venice in 2021.
The film is produced by Mexican powerhouse Teorema, the production company behind Michel Franco’s “Dreams” (Berlinale Competition, 2025) and “Memory” (Venice Competition, 2023), both starring Jessica Chastain. Producers include Michel Franco, Eréndira Núñez Larios, Yardena Maimon and Victoria Franco. Ana de la Reguera also serves as executive producer.
The Match Factory’s Cannes slate includes Oliver Laxe’s “Sirat” and Kelly Reichardt’s “The Mastermind,” both in competition, and Akinola Davies Jr.’s “My Father’s Shadow,” in Un Certain Regard.
