Discoveries from Mexico World Cinema

When a ruthless villain dons a deadly mask, The Scarlet Fox must outwit him and restore justice in this fast-paced western suspense story.

ERENDIRA IKIKUNARI is a beautifully shot action film that recreates the 16th century legend of Erendira, a young Purepecha woman who became an icon of bravery during the destruction of indigenous Mexico by the Spanish conquistadors. When the Spanish arrive, they take advantage of the discord and conflict among the Mexican natives, reaping the benefits of a region divided. Erendira, a young Purepecha women on verge of marriage, refuses to allow her land to be destroyed and stands up to the social conventions prohibiting women to participate in battle. In the face of the invasion, she steals and learns to ride a horse against the Spanish, winning the respect of her tribal leaders. Along her amazing journey, she becomes a symbol of strength and resistance within her culture. This feature length film was shot entirely in the original Purepecha language.

The famous artist finds his identical twin in a tour of Argentina with many situations of entanglement, but in the end overcome the twin love.

Mexican feature film

Mexican wrestling and mummies in Antigua, Guatemala

After several years together, Noni makes a proposal to Julia that will take their relationship to the next level. Although she accepts, Julia’s body begins to show signs of rejection that become increasingly hard to ignore.

"Alguien se acerca", "Viajeros", "Lilí" and "Azul celeste", four stories directed by Ramón Cervantes, Rafael Montero, Gerardo Lara and María Novaro, respectively.

Ana is an actress who goes to Los Angeles to take part in a humiliating show. While she is there, she has her first date using a dating app where she meets the enigmatically unattractive Tyler, who will make her realize how lonely she is.

A policeman attempts to stop a crazy psychiatrist who's controlling the minds of their patients, forcing them to kill.

A shadowy adversary emerges, forcing The Scarlet Fox into a dangerous game of wits, swords, and courage in this action-packed adventure.

Jonás, Leonor and Bernardo work on the last rehearsal before the premiere. The producer gives them the sudden news that the theater will close due to a political march. The premiere is cancelled. Despite everything, the three actors try to perform the play.

Mila and María are two teenagers who get to know each other through video correspondences they send to each other. One day, they arrange to meet in person.

Beto is a neighborhood boy who, defending his mother from his stepfather, finds himself in a difficult situation; Although it ends up being a blessing for his life since he realizes his enormous talent thanks to that situation. Battling to find himself and to fulfill his goals of getting out of poverty, Beto finds himself in a world of rap, drugs, promoters, groupies and gangsters who want a piece of him. A film written by Jose “JB” Castro, based on the experiences that all the new talents of Mexican rap have experienced. Follow Beto on his journey from poverty to fame and everything it takes to become a successful rapper in a country where rap has become one of the few ways young Mexicans can lift themselves out of poverty.

(AKA: Ratero 2 or Cada quien su madre.) Innocent man forced to hide from the police, ends up taking refuge in a brothel.

Mexican feature film

A day before her son's wedding, Agustina tries to have the ceremony called off, only to discover that Emilia, the orphan girl betrothed to her son, still has someone ready to come to her defense.

Fernando Mendez's 1953 Spanish-language melodrama El Lunar de la Familia unfurls against the backdrop of a deceptively innocent-sounding family reunion. Two freewheeling, party-happy young men, Luis and his buddy Antonio, catch the train in to San Miguel, on a visit to Luis's grandmother, Doña Luisa, and his sister Esther. Unfortunately for the visitors, Luisa's goddaughter Rosita, is sitting near them in the same train car. She soon catches wind of the boys' wild tendencies, and makes a point of telling Luisa. Furious, the crotchety old woman decides to teach the bad boys a lesson by beating them senseless with her cane and forcing Luis to seek out a proper mate for Esther. Unfortunately, Esther has already fallen in love with Antonio - who could care less.

Luna decides not to commit suicide. Too drunk, meets Angel; they decide to flee together to a house in the forest that they saw on a postcard. What do they don't know is what will it cost them to get there.

Santo takes on Magnus, who has taken control of television stations to broadcast kidnappings and other such criminal activity.

Raúl, a young man about to become a father, fails in a robbery and finds himself caught between financial need and his ethics when, together with his friend Pato, he comes across a dying drug dealer carrying a suitcase full of money. The decision to help him confronts them with the possibility of entering organized crime and questioning whether the money is worth the loss of their humanity.

Shady promoter hires a new boy for his boxing stable, but the young champ won't go along with his boss'es scams and machinations.

Ugo, magician and “grouchician” (as he defines himself), lives from drink to drink in a crowded, eclectic working-class neighborhood that seems like a setting from another era – a place where working is frowned upon and one can have anything except for obligations. There, he drags his feet on an existentialist nighttime walk, wandering through the labyrinthine refuge of the neighborhood streets in his own mind.

Tango singer exploits the women in his life. Learns a valuable life-lesson.

A bridge is falling, and now just one hero can save us... what if he make a mistake?.

Roberto Camacho (Eleazar Garcia Jr.) Is the biggest boss in the weed trafficking business of Michoacan; and the officers in charge of operating the manhunt against him is Commander Gutierrez (Bernabe Melendrez) and Lieutenant Rodriguez (Roberto Ruiz). Mirna (Alicia Reynoso "La Tequilera") is a sensual and beautiful woman who professes her love to Camacho. She lives next to him in the lowest betrayals and bloddiest chases, trying to escape the hands of the law. The fields of Michoacan provoke the demon's ambition, power and riches, against said law. It will have to enforce all its force to blast the network of traffickers in the country.

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Two women are installed in the cabin of a ship that was already occupied by two gentlemen.

Labor disputes and love triangles among coastal-village fishermen.

Two screwballs get mixed up with monsters, mad scientists and vampires.

From the break of dawn until the darkness of night, the *tianguis* is born and dies in the streets of Mexico City. It is during these fleeting hours that we can find an endless array of colors, sounds, and unique personalities.

Crawlies is a soliloquy based on voice recordings of my schizophrenic uncle. An audiovisual exercise of mise en abyme that weaves a patchwork of memories from my childhood, of madness and desire.

Tired of being mistreated by his wife and children, Isidro (Del Diestro) leaves his family and follows young variety dancer Chayito (Tamayo) to Mexico City. After becoming lovers, Chayito asks Isidro to steal money from the bank he used to work in the small town of San Jacinto. After commiting the robbery, Isidro is accused of murder and things get more complicated.

The story of Monteforte Toledo - the film's Doctor Zamora - who comes to San Pedro La Laguna (Guatemala) as a young man during the military dictatorship in the first decades of the 20th century. Zamora sets out with great idealism and dedication to eradicate illness among the Indians, even if his work is disapproved by the military commander in town. Zamora falls in love with María, a young Indian girl from a village, and he invites her to come live with him in the town of San Pedro. However, other young women have noted the charm of the elegant of Zamora, and even the young idealist doctor cannot escape the conflict between Ladinos (Mestizos or non-Indians) and Indians.

About two girls with an intense friendship and a shared dream of moving to Hawaii. They decide that the best way to raise the money they need, is to rob the most prolific drug dealer in their neighborhood.

Alberto has come back to town several years after he made a promise that he made with Rosita, who has forgotten the promise since they were kids. Felipe, the other lover, beats Alberto up and frames him for a murder. Initially Facundo, father of Felipe and influential landowner, made everything possible for Alberto to pay for his supposed fault without realizing who it was really about. Making Alberto's return the more bloodier.

A young woman who was born and grew up on an island prison-colony decides to move to the island and try life in the real world. Romance, bad luck and astonishing coincidences wait in her path.

After getting out of prison, Ramon Vallarta tries to put his life back together, establishing himself in a new career and reconciling himself with his former sweetheart. Also other stuff. Sequel to Quinto Patio.

"Natural" takes you behind the scenes of Paulina Goto’s journey as she reinvents her greatest hits and unveils new music in an intimate concert experience. Featuring an all-female band and special guest artists, this documentary captures the heart, passion, and stories that make her music a celebration of love, identity, and the beauty of being unique.

A group of undocumented Mexican farm workers must fight against Neo-Nazis in the United States.

Mad scientist is trying to transplant the soul of an animated, talking skeleton into a living body. Also, there's a monster. Number three of three in Zorro Escarlata series.

Gold-digger conspires with gal-pal to snag herself a rich husband.

Inside a record store, a famous rock musician has an unexpected encounter with a fan.

To take revenge on the people who killed his cousin, a man needs to free a convict from prison.

Fed up with the bullying from their classmates, Jorge and Emilio plan a shooting at their school.

Lucía, a beautiful stewardess, discovers love and betrayal when she falls in love in New York.

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Romance, stolen jewels and sitcom humor on a bus-trip from Tijuana to Guadalajara.

Band of outlaws stumble across an espionage ring of Axis agents embedded in an out-of-the-way hacienda.

Chanting saved Domitila from a deadly fever. From that moment on, she started using her voice as a spiritual bridge to pray for the souls of the dead in her native town: San Miguel Pocitos, Puebla.

Rom-com scheming; wealthy landowner wants to seduce one of his tenants, but she wants the other guy...

The romantic entanglements of three singers: two boys and a girl who fail in a radio contest and formed a trio.

The sixth night of Fantastica Mania 2026 was a professional wrestling event co-produced by Japanese promotion New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) and Mexican promotion Consejo Mundial De Lucha Libre (CMLL) that took place on February 26, 2026 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.