Simon of the Desert 1965 ( 7.7)

Simon, a deeply religious man living in the 4th century, wants to be nearer to God so he climbs a column. The Devil wants him come down to Earth and is trying to seduce him.

Nazarin 1959 ( 7.671)

After hiding a murderer, a Catholic priest is forced into self-exile and decides to embark on a pilgrimage through the Mexican countryside.

Macario 1960 ( 8.661)

Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.

The Convict Patient 2012

On February th 1970, Carlos Castañeda de la Fuente tried to assassinate the Mexican President to avenge the Tlatelolco massacre from October 2nd 1968, defying the most repressive regime in the contemporary Mexican history. Forty years later, this failed avenger survived the system´s disproportionate retaliation, only to wander Mexico City´s streets as a vagrant.

Intangible Blue 2012

A journey above and below the sea, portraying the charm and diversity of the waters of northwest Mexico. A team of urban documentary filmmakers and divers set sail for several weeks on a boat, The Sandman, and discover the unexplored: surprisingly large and friendly creatures, waters teeming with life, beauty, and movement concentrated in natural reserves of the Gulf of California and the Pacific, unique in the world.

The Convict Patient 2012

On February th 1970, Carlos Castañeda de la Fuente tried to assassinate the Mexican President to avenge the Tlatelolco massacre from October 2nd 1968, defying the most repressive regime in the contemporary Mexican history. Forty years later, this failed avenger survived the system´s disproportionate retaliation, only to wander Mexico City´s streets as a vagrant.

The Phantom Liberty 2022

Art is a freedom for those who make it and for those who look at it. A freedom that ends when the violence starts. In Mexico, every day eleven women are murdered and in more than ninety percent of the cases impunity prevails. Through the testimony of seven women, this documentary essay reflects on femicide and the destruction that this leaves a country and its culture. Because in times of horror, art cannot be the same, every time a woman is murdered, a museum or a library collapses in the world.

Meridiano 100 1976 ( 5)

The task of some guerrillas is to try to foment the conscience among peasants of a town, but their attempts will be tragically restricted.

Apolinar 1972 ( 5)

Tancredo, a poor man, is in love with a rich girl, who does not return his feelings. One day when she is bathing in a river, a flood sweeps her away and Tancredo is unable to save her. Mad with grief, he steals the sun. The gods call Apolinar to restore light to the earth, but he is obstructed by the magician of darkness, until by means of a telescope he is able to send a bag of light to Tancredo, now grown old. Tancredo goes to the seashore and opens the bag of light as an offering to his beloved, whereupon the sun returns to the earth.

Supper's Ready 2024

During Buenos Aires 60's two wealthy couples gather together in what would be their last supper.

Astenia 2017

Clases de revolución 2020

Julieta is unable to focus on the class about the French revolution she's taking because of some noises coming from outside. None of her classmates seem interested. She'll be surprised when, in spite of the teacher, she looks out the window and sees the french revolution itself taking place across the street.

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The Mexico City Metropolitan Train has many stories to tell: from archaeological findings during its construction, its underground museums and hospitals, and even its patents and special maintenance services. These are some of their stories.

Briella 2025 ( 10)

Briella, a 12-year-old girl, is home alone, waiting for her parents to return. To pass the time, she starts playing with their belongings. An urgent call from her uncle tells her to lock herself inside. Eventually, Dylan delivers the heartbreaking news: her parents have been kidnapped