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Browse 7 movies from Experimento Lúdico
Aug 2014
Two adolescent lovers flee society, and escape to the mountainous center of Puerto Rico.
Apr 2014
Bebo, a teenager from a coastal Puerto Rican town, lives with his brother in public housing. They fish for a living, but growing desperation drives them to illegal dealings promising easy money. When a job goes wrong and blood is spilled, Bebo flees with Lola, a wealthy girl escaping her troubled reality. Deep in the labyrinthine mountains, they encounter remnants of a fading way of life, shadowed by the violence following them. As hitmen close in, Bebo must confront his choices and decide whether redemption is possible or the sea will be their final escape. A deeply personal and poignant portrait of the Puerto Rican experience, Esta Isla explores the complexities of identity, resilience, and colonial legacy. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, winning Best Cinematography, Best New Narrative Director, and a Special Jury Mention. In 2026, it won the John Cassavetes Award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, securing its place among the most celebrated Puerto Rican films.
Mar 2026
During New Year's Eve, the emergency room is packed with patients. The pain of a whole society in times of celebration is portrayed. Just minutes after midnight, the first victim of the stray bullets arrives. Filmed at the Medical Center of Río Piedras, Puerto Rico.
Jan 2011
A single mother goes out for a run and never returns.
Jan 2021
A single mother struggles to raise her children on the poor outskirts of Santo Domingo. Tired of hustling in the streets, she decides to leave it all behind and illegally immigrate to Puerto Rico on an overcrowded wooden vessel.
Jan 2013
After a long night of work, a lone taxi driver is visited by death's minions.
Jan 2012