Discoveries from Mexico World Cinema

Two corrupt policemen, who abuse their power by extorting money and killing those who get in their way, take charge of the investigation into the murder of a very rich man, the main suspect being his wife.

In the land of the Zapatistas, Augusto Pinochet, and Fidel Castro, what are the stories Latin Americans have been telling to confront their troubled past? The film travels to 5 Latin American cities, to meet with famous crime novelists Leonardo Padura (Havana), Luis Sepulveda (Santiago), Paco Ignacio Taibo II (Mexico City), Santiago Roncagliolo (Lima) and Claudia Pineiro (Buenos Aires). Through their stories, we discover a unique genre of flourishing literature, strikingly different from its North American or Nordic counterparts: it's political, dark, and crimes are committed by the state itself.

Mexican feature film

Pablo Alborán visits Málaga, the city where he was born. Málaga is present both in his spirit and in his songs. There he listened to the records that made him who he is. He remembers the smell of summer and the famous \"La Vie en Rose\" that his grandfather sang as he crushed the ice in the refrigerator. We will discover an intimate side of Pablo as he tells us about his first bonds with music.

Carlos (17) is a talented painter with an introverted character, he is tired of hiding his desires and sexual orientation, he decides to tell his father, a military man with a difficult character, but his plans fall apart when the two meet and he discovers a past full of intolerance and marginalization.

Rey de Reyes was a professional wrestling tournament and supercard event produced by the Mexican Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) promotion. It was held on March 22, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico at Gimnasio Olimpico Juan de la Barrera.

Explore the vibrant history of Mexican muralism, delving into its cultural impact and allegorical depiction of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. This project aims to transcend borders, connecting people from diverse backgrounds through a shared appreciation of Mexican mural art and national identity.

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A thief decides to rob a church, but before achieving his robbery, he must Confront a parishioner for emotional support.

Mexican feature film

Mexican movie

An Argentine arrives in Mexico and finds his vocation in music, succeeding as a tango singer. At the same time, he tries to conquer a capricious Mexican, who at first seems distant, slapping him, but she ends up kissing him.

Wicked old lady arranges to sell the virginity of a young neighbor. Her boyfriend gets upset over this.

The preparations of a sound installation by artist Ernesto Romeo is suspended when his mother falls ill. This interruption motivates the director to embark on a series of projects that share a mysterious connection to each other.

Pushing 40 in a cycle of failed relationships, Lili tracks down former lovers to ask, “What went wrong?” Wouldn’t that be enough already for a beautiful film that cannot but interest the whole world (searching for love)?

A story-anecdote of the Sierreño town of San Javier, Sonora where the Town Commissioner (Chemalia) organizes a popular festival for the first time.

Two of Mexico's to stars, Roberto Ballesteros and Rodolfo De Anda deliver searing performances in this action-packed tale of a man who seeks to avenge his fathers death now that the murderer is freed from prison, and the Police Commander, who tries to preserve the peace.

A detective arrives in a quiet town, only for a murder to shatter the calm on his very first night during a local celebration. As suspicion spreads and secrets surface, uncovering the truth proves far more elusive than it first appears.

While most of the inhabitants of Monte Virgen struggle to collect their coffee, the forest ranger Julia discovers that a group of illegal loggers is destroying the reserve. Determined to stop them, she looks for the support of a fearful and indifferent community that will soon turn its back on her. Alone on her quest, she will gradually lose the things she loves most except one thing: her dignity.

Five guys who are dedicated to urban explorations for a YouTube channel decide to travel to the city of Guadalajara to film a documentary in an abandoned movie theater, where it is said paranormal events occur. During the filming, their equipment starts malfunctioning.

A homeless person causes repulsion among people, a child dancer is the laughing stock of others. This is a story of friendship and acceptance despite appearances.

Seven teenagers travel by a trajinera over Xochimilco waters. Two of them use a witchboard and become possessed. The teenagers soon are arrive on an island, where one by one are murdered by their possessed friends.

Headmistress of a girl's school and one of her pupils get into romantic-comedy trouble trying to keep their lies straight.

After forty years living in Mexico City, Antonia longs to go back to her home town, a Mazahua village in the state of Mexico. When she returns, she discovers many things, including that a scarcity of water threatens life in her community.

Rosario is a beautiful and seductive woman trapped in a marriage with a hardworking and trusting husband who is unaware of her double life. Seeking excitement and escape, she engages in secret affairs, including one with her husband's own godfather. For months, she keeps her betrayal hidden, until one unexpected afternoon everything falls apart. Her husband returns home early and discovers the devastating truth, triggering a confrontation fueled by anger, pain, and broken trust. What begins as an argument quickly turns into a tragic and irreversible outcome that shatters everyone involved. In the aftermath, the town is left in shock, as guilt, loss, and humiliation spread among those closest to the tragedy. Rosario's story becomes a powerful reminder of the consequences of betrayal and the fragile nature of love and trust.

Sebas, in his search for belonging, discovers Ballroom, a liberating culture for the LGBTQ+ community. There he finds a safe space and a family that helps him accept himself.

Mentidrags is a show that combines the best of glamour and the best hits of the 80s, being the drag version of the Mexican musical Mentiras: The Musical. This show takes you into the mysterious murder of a heartthrob who leaves a strange will uncovered. Four women who had a relationship with him during his life meet for the reading, and they have to discover who killed him by remembering the story of how they met and the connections between them.

Binary is a documentary composed of two stages: the nature and the city. It is a journey that represents the paradox of communication.

Set in Mexico City over the course of a single day, this film is based on the true story of an older man's decision to accept his homosexuality. Told without any dialogue, Vapor is a cinematic exploration of shame, catharsis, and ultimately, transcendence.

It's always self-defense, whenever Jacinto draws his gun... but as the body-count rises, it gets harder and harder to convince peopleof his innocence, and he's forced into a drifting, outlaw existence...

Norway's foremost art-pop singer AURORA gives a captivating performance at 2021's Corona Capital Festival, live from Mexico City. Includes such hits as "Warrior", "Runaway", "Running With the Wolves", and recent works "Cure For Me", "Exist for Love", & "Giving In to the Love".

The M40 wants to keep its rivals out of the drug business, including its main enemy the "Korean" Carrillo. The M40 will move its contacts in the government so that everything works as it suits it.

Rafa, Karen and Lesslie are three Mexican brothers who started out by recording each other's pranks and posting them on their social networks. Over time, they became some of the most influential content creators in the digital age, revolutionizing the entertainment industry.

Documentary short about Mexico's femicide crisis.

Mexican feature film

Something is happening to mom. Her daughter starts praying for her mom's health but soon she will find out what is happening to her. This short film is one of the five winning short films which were made for “My Annabelle Creation" competition as a promotion for the film Annabelle: Creation.

Young woman has to choose between three potential husbands, so she leaves town for awhile to sing for a living and sort out her feelings.

Mar spent years without speaking with her mother before she passed away, and she wanted nothing to do with the house she grew up in, but when her younger brother asks for help to pack up her mother´s belongings, she decides to put in the effort. Green butterfly is an independent short film about loss, family, and the unseen love.

Ada is a hardworking mother struggling to make ends meet in a neighborhood marked by violence and uncertainty. Through her small tamale business, she supports her family and fights to maintain a sense of dignity and stability. When local criminals begin to threaten her livelihood and the safety of her community, Ada is forced to confront a reality she can no longer avoid. What begins as intimidation quickly escalates, pushing her to make difficult and dangerous decisions. Driven by love for her children and a fierce determination to protect what she has built, Ada rises against powerful enemies, proving that true strength does not come from power, but from courage and resilience. In a world where hope is fragile, one mother’s fight becomes a symbol of resistance and survival.