MEXICO CITY.- Businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego bragged about his dinner with filmmaker James Cameron, who brought us hit productions like Avatar and Titanic on the big screen. The owner of TvAzteca considered this experience as “a privilege”.

Thanks to Twitter, the founder of Grupo Salinas He shared a video where he is seen having dinner with his wife, María Laura Medina, and the Canadian director; plus a few other people.

A privilege to come and listen to one of the world’s greatest creative minds and enjoy a great dinner,” the tweet read.

What is the Ideas Festival?

He Festival of Ideas Puebla is an annual event held in the city of Puebla, Mexico. It is a platform for experts, opinion leaders, business people, artists, activists and the general public who come together to discuss, share and promote innovative ideas in different fields.

The festival is an initiative of the Ricardo B. Salinas Center and covers topics ranging from politics, economics, education, science and technology to culture, art and entertainment. Offers a series of conferences, round tables, workshops, artistic presentations and cultural activities to engage the community and encourage dialogue and the exchange of ideas.

It also aims to inspire and motivate society to think critically, be creative, and provide solutions to current and future challenges. In addition, it aims to promote culture and tourism in the city of Puebla, promoting the exchange of knowledge and experiences between participants and visitors from all over the world.

Who is James Cameron?

James Cameron is a Canadian filmmaker, conservationist and explorer who made some of the highest-grossing films of all time, including ‘Titanic’ (1997) and ‘Avatar’ (2009).

Born August 16, 1954 in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada, Cameron began his career as a special effects artist, working on low-budget films like “Battle Beyond the Stars” and “Galaxy of Terror”. He gained international recognition with his hit “The Terminator” (1984), which he wrote and directed.

Cameron continued to make hit films throughout the 1990s, including “Aliens” (1986), “The Abyss” (1989) and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (1991). His most successful film to date, however, was “Titanic” (1997), which won 11 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.

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In 2009, Cameron released “Avatar”, a science fiction film set on the fictional planet of Pandora. The film broke several box office records and won three Oscars.