Directed by Fernando Frias, the film units shows in Mexico and local culture in deep reflection on music and mortality
THE Depeche Mode announced the global release of his long-awaited reception Mwhich hits theaters on October 28, 2025, including IMAX sessions. The work will be shown in over 2,500 rooms, spread over 60 countries, offering fans a unique opportunity to revisit the most recent phase of the band’s career.
Directed by the award -winning Mexican filmmaker FERNANDO FRIASthe long mix scenes of the three presentations in the Sol Forum, Mexico City, during the tour MEMENT MORI(2023-2024), with records that exploit the relationship of Mexican culture with death. Beyond the live performances of Dave Gahan and Martin Gorethe film brings an intimate approach to how music, traditions and mortality intertwine.
“In the heart of M is the deep connection between music, culture and people, and FERNANDO FRIAS did a beautiful job telling this story for the look of Mexican culture and our shows in Mexico, ”he said Gahan.
The tour MEMENT MORIwhich marked the group’s first album after the death of the keyboardist and founder Andy Fletcher In 2022, he brought together over 3 million fans in 112 shows around the world. In Mexico City alone, almost 200,000 people watched the performances, which became central to the narrative of the film.
Frias had already gained prominence with I’m not here anymorewinner of 10 categories at Ariel, the main prize of Mexican cinema, and with his latest work, No one needs to believe mepraised by critics in 2023.
The world premiere of M It happened at this year’s Tribeca Festival, where it was received with enthusiasm. The distribution will be in charge of Trafalgar Release in partnership with Sony Music Vision. Tickets will be on sale from September 17, registering for alerts available on the official website of Depeche Mode.
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Source: Rollingstone
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