González Iñárritu is named Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters in Cannes

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Mexican film director Alejandro González Iñárritu was awarded one of the most important distinctions in the world. Yesterday, the Mexican filmmaker was named Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government for his contributions to arts and culture .

.@franckriester a remis ce matin à Alejandro González Iñárritu, président du jury du 72e @Festival_Cannes, l’insigne de Commandeur dans l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres, ce matin, en présence du jury et de Frédérique Bredin. #cannes2019 pic.twitter.com/PAQv4hnLiA
— Le CNC (@LeCNC) May 21, 2019

This distinction is awarded by the French Republic to “ artists, writers, or intellectuals who have distinguished themselves for their creations in the artistic and literary world or for their contributions to arts and letters in France and the world.”

À chaque fois qu’Alejandro Iñárritu vient à #Cannes, il repart avec une récompense. Cette année, je ne voulais pas déroger à la règle. Lui qui nous montre des destins entrelacés, des histoires mêlées, des vies inexorablement liées est désormais une légende du cinéma. #Cannes2019 pic.twitter.com/YV0rDOLMsJ
— Franck Riester (@franckriester) May 21, 2019

But Iñárritu is not the first Mexican to receive this honor, other Mexicans who are part of the order include actress María Félix, tenor Rolando Villazón, writer Jorge Volpi, and writer Rubén Marshall, among others.

Latin Americans

who have received the order include Jorge Luis Borges, Ernesto Sabato, José Donoso, Mario Vargas Llosa, Juanes, and Quino .