Latin America Cinema
By Alice's definition, Latin America includes all the films we have from Mexico and South America.
Largely represented here are the films of Mexico and Brazil, but there are also treasures from Argentina, Cuba and Colombia.
Many of these films are set against a political or religious backdrop, particularly those from South America. For example the searing social commentary of 'City of God' leaves the viewer not only with the memory of an electrifying and well-crafted film but an insight into the harsh realities of Brazilian street kids. Celebrated film maker Hector Babenco did the same with the brutal but incredible, Pixote (1981), then turned to political prisoners with the fantastic 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman' (1985).
Mexican films defy categorisation and cover subjects from dog fights ('Amores Perros') to young love ('Y Tu Mama Tambien') to sci-fi ('Cronos). Robert Rodriguez began his career here with 'El Mariachi'. New talents emerging include Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Alex de la Iglesia, and Guillermo del Toro who like Rodriguez has already made the move to Hollywood.
To find films from a specific country use the By Country link to the left.
Chronicle of an Escape (2006)
7.3/10
Director: Adrian Caetano
Starring: Pablo Echarri, Rodrigo De La Serna, Lautaro Delgado, Nazareno Casero, Matias Mar...
Based on true events, this harrowing drama set in the 1970s tells the story of a pro soccer player (Rodrigo De La Serna) profiled as a terrorist and k... Read more
Ema (2019)
6.8/10
Director: Pablo Larrain
Starring: Gael Garcia Bernal, Santiago Cabrera
A couple deals with the aftermath of an adoption that goes awry as their household falls apart. Read more
Forgotten We'll Be (El olvido que seremos) (2020)
Director: Fernando Trueba
Starring: Javier Camara
The story about a Colombian writer's father. His father was an University md professor who promoted tolerance and human rights in his country. Writer... Read more
Last Stop 174 (2009)
7.1/10
Director: Bruno Barreto
From the writer of the ground-breaking 'City of God' comes this fast-paced drama, set on the crime-ridden streets of Rio de Janeiro. Rigorously recon... Read more
Greetings to the Devil (2011)
Director: Juan Felipe Orozco
Starring: Edgar Ramirez, Carolina Gomez, Ricardo Velez, Salvador del Solar, Patrick Delmas...
A.k.a. "Saluda al diablo de mi parte". Angel, a former guerilla rebel, is seeking a fresh start after turning in his arms and giving up his violent wa... Read more
Angel Negro ( Dark Angel ) (2000)
4.4/10
Director: Jorge Olguin
Starring: Andrea Freund, Alvario Morales, Blanca Lewin, Juan Pablo Bastidas
Angel Cruz (Blanca Lewin) is a beautiful young student who disappears on the night of her high school graduation. Was she killed in a tragic accident... Read more
Heroic Losers (2019)
7.6/10
Director: Sebastian Borensztein
Starring: Ricardo Darin, Luis Brandoni, Veronica Llinas
In times of the infamous Argentinian Corralito, the neighbors of a little town trace a plan to recover the money they lost after learning that their b... Read more
Cronos (Blu-ray) (1993)
6.7/10
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Starring: Federico Luppi, Ron Perlman, Claudio Brook
Guillermo del Toro made an auspicious and audacious feature debut with 'Cronos', a highly unorthodox tale about the seductiveness of the idea of immor... Read more
Neon Bull (2015)
6.9/10
Starring: Maeve Jinkings, Virgil
Iremar works at the rodeo in North East of Brazil. From his home, the truck used to transport the animals, he dreams of a future in the region's boomi... Read more
The Holy Girl (La nina santa) (2004)
6.8/10
Director: Lucrecia Martel
Starring: Mercedes Moran
16-year-old Amalia looks to save the soul of a middle-aged doctor. Read more