Movies Similar to Ningún ser humano es ilegal (2001)

Pope Francis addresses inquiries from global audiences, offering his perspectives on subjects such as environmental issues, migration, excessive consumption, and fairness within society.

This film chronicles the difficult fight for justice by victims of the dictatorship established by General Franco following the end of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1975). In a country now democratic but…

This documentary explores the difficult lives of people in Las Hurdes, a remote area of Spain, in the early 1900s. The film shows the harsh realities of 1932: disease, poverty, and few…

This film examines the 1980s pop music scene, focusing on Parchís – a Spanish boy/girl band created by a record company. They achieved significant chart success and appeared in popular movies, captivating…

This 1930 home movie, shot by Luis Buñuel in Cadaqués, presents a surreal glimpse into the lives of Salvador Dalí's parents. The film focuses on their relationship and daily life, captured with…

Six years ago, Charity Jimohe left Nigeria for France. After ten months of being forced into prostitution to repay a 35,000 euro debt to the traffickers who brought her there, she went…

November 5, 2021. Spain. Following an emergency landing, a group of passengers traveling from Casablanca, Morocco, to Istanbul, Turkey, manage to flee Palma de Mallorca airport.

"Rioja, Land of the Thousand Wines" explores the people behind Spain's most internationally renowned wine. The film highlights the vibrant wine region, where new winemakers work alongside historic wineries. It examines the…

At the edge of society, the boundary between ownership and belonging becomes a stark physical division. Those who cross this line constantly redraw the rules, reshaping the landscape and inhabiting the spaces…

Academy Award-winning director Errol Morris examines the devastating issue of family separations. Drawing on Jacob Soboroff’s book, *Separated: Inside an American Tragedy*, Morris combines powerful interviews with officials and a carefully constructed…

Lézio Schiffke-Rodriguez writes to Paul B. Preciado, a trans philosopher and filmmaker, as if to a friend. The film documents Lézio's healing process as a queer child in a Spanish evangelical family.…

Every year, hundreds of Central American migrants risk their lives traveling on the "Beast," a freight train crossing into Mexico. The journey is often the most perilous of their lives, with many…

Mark Gatiss, actor and writer, explores the history of European horror films. He journeys through the genre, starting with silent German Expressionist nightmares of the 1920s. The film then moves to Belgian…

Tito del Amo, a driven 72-year-old researcher, embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of Walt Disney's possible Spanish roots. He retraces the steps of his supposed mother, who gave him…

This film explores the reality of acting through the perspectives of thirty-six Spanish actors. Veterans share their experiences, contrasted with images of aspiring young actors full of hope. Featuring interviews with prominent…

This documentary follows the lives of a small group of wolves living in the mountains of Spain.

Nina Caprez and Cédric Lachat are professional climbers driven by their shared passion to find exceptional climbing locations worldwide. In Spring 2014, they establish a base camp beneath Orbayu, a notoriously challenging…

Luis Buñuel, a key figure in Surrealist cinema, began his filmmaking career in 1929 with 'Un Chien Andalou,' collaborating with Salvador Dalí. Known for his challenging and often controversial films, he tackled…

Spain is grappling with a major crisis following the Catalan independence referendum and the declaration of independence by Carles Puigdemont's government. The Spanish government has responded by invoking a constitutional article granting…

Dos Islas is a poetic story about aging, family, and the connection between a granddaughter and her grandmother. The 102-year-old woman recounts stories from her past and childhood, describing even the smallest…

For decades in Spain, they've been the unseen voices of cinema. Their names are rarely known, their faces never seen on screen, yet their voices are intimately familiar to anyone who loves…

This film explores Spain's recent past as a raw and unflinching look at its history. It presents a distorted view, examining the country with brutal honesty – like an exposed, decaying body.…

A popular online figure returns to his childhood home on the Texas-Mexico border to see his family. There, he realizes his family's history with immigration mirrors the struggles of modern-day people seeking…

Spain, 1961. The quiet life of Torrelobatón, a small village in Valladolid province, is disrupted by the arrival of a major Hollywood film crew for Samuel Bronston's ambitious production of "El Cid."…

May 1938, during the Spanish Civil War. The villages of Castellón, Benassal, Albocàsser, Ares del Maestrat, and Vilar de Canes were bombed and devastated, resulting in 38 deaths. The people who lived…

This film blends a cynical look at the assassinations of five Spanish politicians, spanning 1870 to 1973, with five short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, each brought to life by distinctive pencil…

In Spanish, "ladrillo" means bricks. It once signified growth, construction, and economic activity. Now, it represents crisis: abandoned clay pits, factories operating at half capacity, deserted towns, and people struggling with foreclosures.…

This film follows a year in the life of a small village nestled in the northern Spanish countryside.

On the Russian and European Union border, a strange game of "finding happiness" unfolds among local people and illegal immigrants. Driven by despair, no one truly wins. One group leaves everything behind…

Luis Buñuel, a major figure in cinematic history known for films like *Un Chien Andalou*, *Exterminating Angels*, and *That Obscure Object of Desire*, lived a life full of contradictions. He explored erotic…

This film explores the work of reporters and photographers at EFE, a Spanish news agency established in 1939, as it marks its 80th anniversary. The story follows them across the globe –…

OSO chronicles the history of a pop icon as seen through the eyes of the Tous family, the renowned Spanish jewelers who were intimately involved in its story.

Rotem Genossar, a teacher at a school in south Tel Aviv, starts a running group for his students: young African refugees who arrived in Israel with no legal status. Initially, running is…

This documentary tells the story of Jules Paivio, the last surviving Canadian volunteer from the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion of the International Brigades. Before leaving his home near Port Arthur, Ontario, Jules' father, a…

This is the story of Paco Martínez Soria (1902-1982), a hugely popular and respected Spanish actor who excelled both on stage and in film. He was a comedic master, a theatrical producer,…

Five friends travel 1,200 miles along the U.S.-Mexico border, from El Paso to the Gulf of Mexico. Their goal is to observe firsthand how a border wall is impacting the natural environment…

Humor is central to how Spaniards communicate on Twitter. Jokes about anything can quickly gain traction, and anonymous users often become popular figures, rivaling professional comedians. However, jokes that push boundaries can…