Sofía, an insecure young nanny who starts her new job taking care of two problematic kids. When their parents leave her alone with the children, they become victims of a demonic entity obsessed with playing children’s games.Read More »
Mexico
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Adrian Garcia Bogliano – Juega Conmigo (2021)
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Fernando Frias – Rezeta (2012)
2011-2020ComedyFernando FriasMexicoRomanceRezeta is a carefree 21 year old model. Born in Kosovo, she traveled the world through modeling and chose Mexico City as her new home. Rezeta’s partying lifestyle changes when she meets Alex who is cleaning her trailer during a commercial shoot. Their undeniable chemistry causes their friendship to grow into a complicated relationship. Rezeta has to either commit to Alex and Mexico City, or continue with her whimsical, jet-setting life.Read More »
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Lex Ortega – Animales Humanos (2020)
2011-2020HorrorLex OrtegaMexicoA married couple and their young daughter are terrified of the neighbors’ dog, which ends up biting the girl. The dog is sacrificed to the desolation of its owners who saw it as their son. They enter the couple’s house at night to take revenge. What they want is justice: sacrifice the girl.Read More »
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Carlos Reygadas – Post Tenebras Lux (2012)
2011-2020ArthouseCarlos ReygadasMexicoQuote:
Juan and his urban family live in the Mexican countryside, where they enjoy and suffer a world apart. And nobody knows if these two worlds are complementary or if they strive to eliminate one another.Read More » -
Salvador Toscano – Funeral de Emiliano Zapata AKA Sepelio de Emiliano Zapata (1919)
1911-1920DocumentaryMexicoSalvador ToscanoShort FilmSynopsis
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Alberto Isaac – En este pueblo no hay ladrones (1965)
1961-1970Alberto IsaacDramaMexicoWhen a young boy steals billiard balls from a local saloon, a stranger is charged with the crime. The local layabouts find there is no reason to hang out at the bar without being able to shoot pool, and the boy entertains thoughts of forming a gang to steal more billiard balls in hopes of making money. Watch for Luis Buñuel in the role of a local priest in this social drama that alludes to the evils of ignorance and poverty. ~ Dan Pavlides, RoviRead More »
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Emilio Fernández – Maclovia (1948)
1941-1950DramaEmilio FernándezMexicoRomanceOn a small Mexican island dwells a group of Indians who live in the traditional manner and who disdain outsiders. The beautiful Maclovia and the poverty-stricken Jose Maria are in love, but her father refuses to allow their marriage, or even any communication between them, due to Jose Maria’s lack of means. The young man strives to educate himself and earn enough to purchase his own fishing boat in order to win her father’s favor. At the same time, a batallion of soldiers is posted there, and the brutal sergeant develops eyes for Maclovia. The conflicts come to a head on the Night of the Dead. Written by GoblinHairedGuyRead More »
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Arturo Ripstein – El evangelio de las Maravillas (1998)
1991-2000Arturo RipsteinCultDramaMexico“La Nueva Jerusalem” is a small community of believers lead by Papá Basilio (Rabal) and Mamá Dorita (Jurado). They’re waiting for the second coming of Christ, so they’ve abandoned the world, searching for a new spiritual life. Mamá Dorita sees in young Tomasa (Gurrola) the signals of the chosen one. The young girl will be the new leader in “La Nueva Jerusalem”.Read More »
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Indra Villaseñor Amador – Pinky Promise (2020)
2011-2020DramaIndra Villaseñor AmadorMexicoShort FilmMiranda decides to ask Luisa, who is far from her friend, to help her to have an abortion. Both will share an afternoon of complicity and empathy that will end with the promise of keeping the secret.Read More »