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Socorro is a lawyer obsessed with finding the soldier who killed her brother during the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre. When she receives a crucial clue about the soldier’s whereabouts fifty years after her brother’s death, Socorro embarks on a reckless mission for revenge.
Dec 2024
After an unexpected encounter with a group of women attempting to take to the streets, Patricia begins an intimate yet collective journey to understand the violence she has experienced. Amidst the resurgence of feminist protests, she journeys through her own history and that of her mother, as well as the women she fights alongside of, to discover that in a violent world, creating modes of self-defense and preserving joy can be revolutionary.
Oct 2022
The film tells the story of Raquel, Rodolfo and Hernán, members of a brigade at the UNAM during the student movement in Mexico in 1968. Through their photographs, films and writings, we will know the history of the day that the army took the university and how their students united, shouted and never forgot.
Oct 2018
Every morning at school, when girls and boys stand in their lines, Sam, an alien boy, is confronted with his situation: he doesn't fit into this society where everything has to be classified. However, thanks to a teacher he will find his place in the world.
Mar 2018
Created by Ricardo Ghiorzi ("The Curse of Sanguanel", "Beyond the Grave"), HISTÓRIAS ESTRANHAS (Stranger Tales) is a suspense/horror/fantasy collection of eight segments produced by independent film companies and directed by the most promising filmmakers of the Brazilian fantastic genre today.
May 2019
Ramiro has been diagnosed with autism. He loves order, his music, his sheets, the rhythm of the day, and the color of his room. His mother, Aurora, who has cared for him for years, will not reveal the reason why she has decided to move her son to her best friend Elsa’s house. Ramiro’s life as he knows it is destined to fall apart.
Sep 2023
Impronta is a service that allows the user to revisit three minutes of their past for a maximum of three times. Alicia uses it to relive the last phone call she had with her daughter, before she completely disappeared, in order to try to understand what happened.
Oct 2024
In the corridors of a Caracas hospital, two very dissimilar beings meet by chance one night. Coming from very different worlds, anxiety is the only thing they have in common. One of them is Antonieta Sanchez, a single mother who has made ends meet for herself and her son, Odulio, by washing clothes and ironing. She knows she has lost her son a long time ago: Odulio is a young criminal. The night he was shot, Antonieta's life changed forever. The other is Benigno Robles, an assistant district attorney who, as a young law student, devoted his career with hope and deeply rooted ideals of justice. When Elisa, his only daughter, is hit by a stray bullet, Benigno will never be the same. But this encounter between Antonieta and Benigno, seemingly coincidental, is not: there is a secret that will eventually come to light
Apr 2008
Eva moves into a new apartment, where she finds an old wardrobe that serves as a supernatural portal, allowing her to discover different versions of herself.
Sep 2025
When Emilio's pig falls ill, he seeks help from the veterinarian, only to be told that nothing is wrong and that the pig should be put down. As he follows through, Emilio uncovers a deeper truth—that his pig isn't the only one hiding something.
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Through the memories of Mexico City residents, we write this farewell letter to the palm trees of the metropolis. Almost a hundred years after their arrival, more than 75% have died, foretelling the extinction of an entire species. The postcard of a tropical city has been replaced by that of a withered dream that compels us to delve into our memories and question our relationship with the environment.
Sep 2024
A confrontation between Ignacio and Xutaj, who are father and son, at the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic confinement in Mexico. Together they must learn that seeing life in different ways does not reduce their love for each other.
Apr 2022
Your Voice is Within is a documentary short film based on the stories of women survivors of domestic abuse.
Jun 2023
The streets of Lima become empty as the national football team plays the qualifiers for the 1974 World Cup.
Jan 1973
Marlene's journey is one of rediscovery. Once she saw darkness as the truest reflection of her soul—a place of comfort and identity. But life's trials reshaped her understanding, transforming that darkness into a wellspring of resilience, insight, and unexpected strength.
A vibrant celebration of the enduring spirit of the 68 movement in Mexico, despite its tragic ending with the state sponsored massacre of hundreds of innocent people in Tlateloco.
Jan 2019
"Pistoler", a queer clown, travels across the country. Through Daniel (27), we discover how his story became his own lifeline.
Nov 2024
Eligio and Domingo are two older adult lovers who live out their sexuality in the anonymity and safety offered at the traditional "Baños Finisterre." However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they were forced to close their doors. From then on, their paths diverge forever, until two years later when Eligio receives an unexpected visit from Domingo in the “Salon Rojo.” A magical space full of memories that stayed frozen in time.
This documentary will take us into the home of Doña Cristi, a 74-year-old woman who has run her grocery store in Ecatepec for more than three decades. We will learn about her life story and the daily difficulties of raising her children, five of them with multiple disabilities, who are her driving force to get up every morning and face all adversity.
Mar 2025
Emilio, a curious 8-year-old boy, spends his days glued to his cell phone, oblivious to the world around him. Concerned, his father Pedro, a kind-hearted taxi driver, invites him to spend a day with him at work. During the ride, Emilio discovers a world full of adventures, unique characters, and amazing landscapes, realizing everything he has been missing by being glued to his screen.