Michael Rowe

The Profile

Australian-born film director whose debut feature Año bisiesto (Leap Year) won the Caméra d'Or at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival.

Año bisiesto (Leap Year) is a Mexican-funded debut by Michael Rowe that won the Caméra d'Or (best first film) at Cannes in 2010. He is an Australian director who has worked in Mexico.

The available review praises Michael Rowe's debut Año bisiesto (Leap Year) for its daring, explicit portrayal of sexuality and emotional alienation. It compares the film's intensity to Last Tango in Paris and notes strong performances and provocative sequences. The reviewer found value on a second viewing. The film won the Caméra d'Or at Cannes (2010).