16 Classic Exploitation Films

"The Heifer," the nickname of Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca, recounts his life as a criminal from the age of 23. He shares his experiences, showing how his world shifted when his mother, his only parent, was imprisoned. The story explores…

Marta loses her job at a trendy fashion magazine and is compelled to leave the glamorous life she always wanted. She returns to her working-class hometown and reconnects with her childhood friends.

This film follows Jaro, a charismatic leader among young criminals, as he navigates a dangerous world. Beginning as a troubled kid struggling to survive, he becomes a feared outlaw, respected and dreaded by those around him. The story offers a…

*Perros Callejeros* portrays the juvenile delinquency of 1970s and 80s Spain. The story unfolds in Barrio de la Mina, a notoriously volatile neighborhood in Barcelona. The director cast actual juvenile delinquents, all with prior criminal records, to ensure authenticity. The…

Released from jail in Barcelona, a major European hub for drug trafficking and prostitution, 25-year-old Gumer is determined to find her former boyfriend, Gumer. Her best friend, Charo, attempts to support her, though she remains tied to her pimp, Toni.…

In Madrid's Vallecas district, unemployed mason Leandro and his friend Tocho attempt to rob a tobacconist shop. Their plans quickly unravel due to the unexpected resistance of the shop owner, Mrs. Justa, and her niece Angeles, involving neighbors and the…

*El Bola* follows 12-year-old El Bola, who grew up in a harsh home and keeps to himself to avoid the shame of his family. A new student's arrival at school shifts his perspective on his peers and the possibility of…

Set in the Basque Country, this drama follows Paco, a teenager burdened by the expectations of his father, a respected Civil Guard commander. As Paco struggles with his father's demanding job and school pressures, he seeks escape in heroin. The…

Two unlikely partners reluctantly team up in the high-stakes world of bank heists. Torete, a notorious criminal, finds his latest robbery complicated by the arrival of Heifer, a young and inexperienced delinquent. Initially at odds, they discover an advantage in…

Angela, an artist working at a diner, has her ordinary life changed by Pablo, a charming car thief with a troubled past. Despite their differences, they become intensely drawn to each other and begin a whirlwind romance. Together, they dive…

After the events of *El тако*, Paco, struggling with heroin addiction, is facing prison time. His involvement in a double murder has led to a conviction.

QUINQUI STARS is set in the transformative years between the 1970s and 1980s in Madrid's outer districts, a period that impacted many young people and led some down paths of crime.

Nacho, a shy student in Girona, encounters two young men from the city's Chinatown. This meeting plunges him into a summer of robberies and armed assaults that fundamentally alters his life.

During a summer holiday in Madrid, bored 15-year-old friends Rai Manu and Javi fantasize about sex and faraway places while wealthier residents enjoy the beaches. The boys spend their time in a desolate urban area, reading sex ads and testing…

Rafael, a young man working as a waiter at a resort, supplements his income by having sex for money with wealthy older women. When a bomb threat occurs, he's discovered in bed with Leonor Marchioness of Montenegro and subsequently loses…

In Madrid, eighteen-year-old José struggles with poverty and limited opportunities. He finds support in his friend Antonio, who also faces difficult circumstances while sharing a cramped apartment. Their friendship is challenged when Antonio learns his girlfriend Rosario is pregnant. Faced…