74 Films Exploring Latin American Cinema

In Patagonia, Argentina, a mechanic yearning for something more has his world shift when his adopted puppy, Bombón, unexpectedly wins first place at a local dog show.

In a forgotten bus station in rural Cuba, a growing crowd of passengers faces a frustrating situation: every bus is full. Hoping for a fix on the station's own bus, they wait, and amidst the diverse travelers, connections begin to…

Rafael Belvedere, 42, is struggling with a personal crisis. He's weighed down by his father's legacy, feels guilty about neglecting his mother, is criticized by his ex-wife for not spending enough time with their daughter, and hasn't committed to his…

Tita's romantic life turns heartbreaking when her mother prevents her from marrying Pedro, leading to his marriage to Tita's sister. Overwhelmed by grief, Tita finds comfort in cooking, a skill she’s perfected. She discovers she can infuse her food with…

In Buenos Aires, twenty-something Ariel Makaroff, a Jewish-Argentinean, abandons his architecture studies. Instead, he drifts through the downtown gallery where his mother owns a lingerie shop and his brother manages an import business. Ariel has always wondered why his father…

In 1977, at the age of four, Albertina Carri's parents disappeared in Argentina, victims of the country's harsh military regime. This new and politically bold film follows the young Argentinian filmmaker as she tries to discover what happened to them,…

A Miami reporter journeys to Ecuador to track down a notorious serial killer called the "Monster of Babahoyo." The film is a suspenseful thriller.

Retired criminal investigator Benjamín tries to resolve lingering issues from a previous case by writing a novel about the unsolved rape and murder of a new bride. He works with a former colleague, Judge Irene, to understand what happened.

A comedy about Robert, who unexpectedly meets Jun, a Chinese man lost in Buenos Aires. Jun is searching for his uncle after being attacked by a taxi driver and his associates.

Agata Hameran accidentally hits a boy while driving on a deserted road. After getting out to help him, she is struck by another car and falls into a deep coma. Her twin sister Catalina, able to sense Agata's pain and…

Tomás Tomás, a young playboy, faces an unexpected journey when his past comes back to haunt him. Silvia, one of his former lovers, plots revenge by falsifying his AIDS test results to show positive. This forces Tomás to confront a…

A young, inexperienced officer joining the Mexican highway patrol quickly learns the harsh realities of his job. He must navigate a world riddled with corruption, violent drug trafficking, and the difficult choices that blur the lines between right and wrong.

In Santiago, Chile, under the controversial Marxist government of President Salvador Allende, Father McEnroe champions leftist ideals by opening St. Patrick, a prestigious Catholic prep school, to students from working-class families. Among the new students is Pedro Machuca, the son…

This sharp satire explores life in modern-day Cuba. Alicia, a young drama teacher, is dispatched to the fictional town of Maravillas de Noveras – a cleverly exaggerated version of Cuba itself. Her experiences there become increasingly surreal, mirroring the indoctrination,…

In the heat of a northern Argentina summer, two middle-class families seek respite in a decaying estate and a simple townhouse. The relaxed setting reveals underlying tensions and strained relationships among them, as well as the dynamics between parents, children,…

Victor, a family man, develops a romantic relationship with Rosario, a young woman recently arrived from Maracaibo working as a prostitute. His intense love for her and his wish to build a life together ultimately drive him to despair.

This is the story of a supermarket security guard who becomes increasingly fixated on a janitor who works the late shift.

The film follows the intertwined lives of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. To give Carlitos a better future, Rosario works undocumented in the United States, while Carlitos's grandmother cares for him in Mexico.

Empty Nest follows a couple navigating the challenges of rediscovering themselves after their children leave home. Initially a straightforward story about a couple adjusting to a new chapter, it becomes increasingly complex as a series of events unfold, blurring the…

In 1920s France, a dying writer looks at old photographs on his sickbed. Each picture brings back powerful memories of his life: childhood friends, lost loves, and wartime experiences that changed him. The film explores themes of life, death, and…

This is a biography of Frida Kahlo, the artist who transformed the suffering from a severe physical injury and a turbulent marriage into powerful works of art.

A newcomer arrives in a quiet town and witnesses a violent crime. Taking over the duties of a recently deceased manager, they discover a coded notebook and a map. Meanwhile, another person is hired to travel down a river to…

A reserved taxidermist who suffers from epilepsy meticulously plots a crime. He's waiting for the perfect chance to act – maybe an unfortunate incident will provide it.

Confined to his bed and ailing, an old sailor fiercely protects his home and his son. He uses numerous mirrors placed throughout his room and house to keep a watchful eye on them, particularly on his son's secret affair with…

This award-winning documentary recounts the story of Henry Engler, a former Uruguayan guerilla fighter. During the Uruguayan dictatorship's "dirty war," Engler endured a long period of solitary confinement and torture, which ultimately led to a mental breakdown. Now a Swedish…

In a remote, chilly village in South America, a young man sets out on a journey to find his father. Along the way, he unexpectedly uncovers surprising truths about his Latin American heritage.

In Mexico City, Carlos Reygadas's drama follows chauffeur Marcos, deeply troubled by a past event. He feels driven to confess a dark secret to Ana, the wealthy daughter of his employer, who engages in prostitution purely for the experience. Marcos…

Two teenage boys and an older woman take a road trip through Mexico, where they experience lessons about life, friendship, sex, and their relationships with one another.

This film is based on the journals of Che Guevara, the leader of the Cuban Revolution. In his writings, Guevara details his experiences with his close friend Alberto Granado during a motorcycle journey across South America in the early 1950s.

In Buenos Aires, Soledad, weary of her life as a taxi driver, drives her car to Patagonia. She stops in a remote village where the residents live in isolation, their only connection to the outside world being a cinema that…

This is the story of a local social and sports club in a Buenos Aires neighborhood, and the people fighting to keep it open.

In a peaceful Argentine valley, Mario and Ana have created a self-sufficient community with a school, cooperative, and clinic, joined by Sister Nelda. Their haven is threatened when Hans, a Spanish geologist, arrives to survey the land for a hydroelectric…

Amalia, a teenage girl navigating her awakening sexuality and strong Catholic faith, finds these two aspects of herself colliding when a visiting doctor, Jano, makes unwanted advances. Disgusted yet strangely compelled, Amalia feels it's her duty to correct Dr. Jano's…

In 1985, Miguel Littin secretly returned to Chile to create this four-part documentary detailing the country's political climate. The segments are titled "Miguel Littin: Clandestine in Chile," "The North of Chile: When I Fled to the Pampa," "From the Frontier…

A man spiraling out of control seeks redemption, guided by glimpses of the other side. Uxbal, a father of two connected to the afterlife, confronts the looming presence of death. He battles a harsh reality and a relentless destiny as…

This thrilling story centers on a driven alchemist from the past who relentlessly seeks the secret to immortality. His invention, the Cronos device, is unexpectedly found by an antique dealer hidden within a statue. Unknowingly, the dealer activates the device,…

Following the Spanish Civil War, ten-year-old Ofelia and her pregnant mother go to live with her abusive stepfather. She discovers a strange labyrinth and encounters a faun who tells her she might be a princess from a hidden kingdom. To…

While on vacation in the Moroccan desert, a married couple experiences a devastating tragedy. This event sets off a chain of interconnected stories involving four distinct families.

In Havana, a new day begins, and we observe the everyday lives of ten ordinary Cubans. The film unfolds through a series of scenes, using only sound and images, accompanied by music.

During the 1970s war between Chile and Argentina, a lost group of Chilean soldiers encounters a nearby Argentine platoon. Initially unsure how to react, the two sides begin communicating by passing notes through a stray dog, gradually developing a cautious…

Roberto Rodriguez, a comic book enthusiast, struggles with confidence, disappointing friends, and schoolyard tormentors while trying to win over Cristina, a captivating newcomer from Madrid.

Spain, 1939. As the Spanish Civil War ends, young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage. There, he forms friendships and rivalries while unknowingly following the subtle trail of someone driven by a desire for vengeance.

Mendizábal is a professional hitman, hired by anonymous clients to kill a man. However, during his meticulous and methodical pursuit, he realizes he's just a pawn in a larger scheme, part of a network serving hidden agendas.

Sosa is a lawyer who frequents hospital waiting rooms, seeking clients for insurance claims related to traffic accidents. His life changes when he falls in love with Luján, an ambulance medic. He attempts to leave his work, but the law…

After a decade in New York, Ivan's family returns to Chile. Ivan, however, doesn't quite fit his grandparents' expectations of a Chilean child. He’s sullen, misses familiar comforts like the opera, and finds the new environment strange and unpleasant, behaving…

Coral and Nicolás begin a powerful journey driven by their greatest hopes and a need to overcome difficult experiences. Their lives become intertwined when they get caught in a dangerous world of crime and lies involving several murders. Facing these…

Fourteen-year-old friends Flama and Moko have been inseparable since childhood. With a comfortable life – a parent-free apartment, video games, magazines, soft drinks, and pizza delivery – they're prepared for a typical, uneventful Sunday.

Two con artists attempt to defraud a stamp collector by selling him a sheet of fake, highly sought-after rare stamps known as the "nine queens."

When their apartment is quarantined, a man fiercely defends his pregnant wife from their concerned neighbors.

For 80-year-old Antonio, today is a momentous one. After years apart, his estranged son is finally visiting. Everything must be perfect. A toast with a special champagne, an embrace, heartfelt words – a chance to finally heal the rift between…

Two employees at a corrupt demolition company plot to fight back against their exploitative bosses. Disgusted by the company's illegal activities and seeking financial security, they plan to blackmail their employers by staging a fake accident to expose their wrongdoing.…

This drama follows Martín, an Argentine living in exile, as he tries to repair his fractured relationship with his teenage son. After his son's suicide attempt, Martín brings him to Spain, hoping for a fresh start. The story explores the…

For 1600 days, Buenos Aires is shrouded in rain, and people move backward. Max (Eduardo Pavlovsky), an aging actor, struggles to keep his Mirror Theater open in a former fish market, facing potential demolition due to lack of funding. He…

In Mexico City, a telephone operator balances the needs of her family with her love for traditional dance.

Raquel has worked as the live-in housekeeper for a comfortable family for years, but the monotonous routine is wearing her down. Increasingly reliant on painkillers, she begins playing pranks and avoiding work to provoke the family's college-aged daughter and new…

This film chronicles the life of painter Frida Kahlo and her interactions with the people of her era. Confined to a wheelchair due to polio, surgeries, and amputations, she confronts and reflects the vibrant and often contentious aspects of Mexican…

Three individuals and a baby begin journeys along the same road through the remote landscapes of Patagonia. Their different hopes and experiences unexpectedly connect as they travel the stunning, empty route.

A film director, nearing the age his mother was when she was abducted in 1976, launches a deep investigation. He reconnects with former colleagues and activists connected to his mother's case. His search uncovers new questions, unresolved conflicts, unspoken truths,…

Cuban director Manuel Pérez uses archival footage and photographs to create an intimate portrait of Che Guevara, the revolutionary icon. Ernesto Che Guevara was executed in Bolivia at the age of 39 in 1967. The film chronicles Che's brief life:…

This is a thriller about a man wrongly accused of a crime.

Following a car accident, Vero is deeply disturbed. She begins to suspect she may have been involved in a fatality.

Sayra, a teenager from Honduras, dreams of a better future. That opportunity appears when she's reunited with her father, who plans to travel to Mexico and then continue to the United States. On the train heading north, Sayra's life intersects…

Juan Gutiérrez, a 44-year-old electrician who has been out of work for a while, leaves his family to seek opportunities in Madrid. He finds that reality doesn't match his expectations. He’s an electrician, not someone cleaning windshields or cabarets. He…

Following his wife's death, a vallenato singer from Majagual, Sucre, decides to leave music behind and return his supposedly cursed accordion to its original owner. He's joined by Fermín Morales, a young admirer eager to emulate him. Together, they embark…

After serving forty years in a mental health facility, the notorious undertaker Zé do Caixão is released. Still tormented by visions of the dead, he's driven by the same obsession that led to his imprisonment: to find a woman who…

In the final days of Eva Perón's life, two minor detectives become involved in a corruption investigation linked to the Mafia.

Madeinusa lives in a remote mountain village in Peru, where deep religious beliefs shape life. The village observes a peculiar tradition: from the afternoon of Good Friday through Easter Sunday, the community operates with complete freedom.

Fausta is afflicted with a rare condition called the Milk of Sorrow, a disease passed through breast milk from mothers who experienced abuse during or shortly after pregnancy. Living with constant fear and disorientation because of this illness, she is…

In Argentina during a military dictatorship, Jorge, a writer for a progressive magazine, experiences the challenges of love and resistance. He develops a connection with Laura, a captivating actress, and their relationship becomes a recurring theme in his life. As…

A man becomes fixated on the disco dancing of John Travolta's character in the film "Saturday Night Fever."

This is a story of intense love between two young women from very different worlds. Unable to accept their relationship in their society, they are driven to desperate measures and ultimately commit a crime.

A violent crime in a secluded Mexico City neighborhood deeply disturbs the residents. For young Alejandro, the situation intensifies when he finds the sole survivor of the event hiding within their community.

After serving a prison sentence for armed robbery and homicide, Bear is released and determined to reclaim his share of the stolen money. His goal is to reunite with his wife and daughter, or, failing that, to seek retribution for…

A Mexican feature film.