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.
The Wind Journeys (2009)
7.4/10
Director: Ciro Guerra
Starring: Marciano Martinez
A Colombian accordion player (Marciano Martinez) believes he must give up the instrument after the death of his wife. Legend has it that the device or... Read more
Pan's Labyrinth (El laberinto del fauno) (Blu-Ray) (2006)
8.2/10
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Starring: Alex Angulo, Ariadna Gil, Maribel Verdu, Sergi Lopez, Ivana Baquero, Doug Jones
It's 1944 and the Allies have invaded Nazi-held Europe. In Spain, a troop of soldiers are sent to a remote forest to flush out the rebels. They are le... Read more
Lower City (2005)
6.6/10
Director: Sergio Machado
Starring: Lazaro Ramos, Wagner Moura, Alice Braga
In the poorer part of Brazilian coastal town, Salvador de Bahia, two friends make a living running goods up and down the river. But their brotherly b... Read more
The Peddler (2010)
7.7/10
Director: Eduardo de la Serna
This sweet little documentary tells the story of Daniel Burmeister who is a filmmaker like no other. Travelling from village to village around Argenti... Read more
Autumn Sun (1996)
7.6/10
Director: Eduardo Mignogna
Starring: Federico Luppi, Norma Aleandro
"Autumn Sun" is that joyous, welcome rarity: a modern movie love story that works successfully on the heart and mind rather than the senses or prurien... Read more
The 33 (2015)
6.9/10
Director: Patricia Riggen
Starring: Antonio Banderas, James Brolin, Juliette Binoche, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rodrigo...
In 2010, the eyes of the world turned to Chile, where 33 miners had been buried alive by the catastrophic explosion and collapse of a 100-year-old gol... Read more
Black God, White Devil (1964)
7.4/10
Director: Glauber Rocha
Starring: Joao Gama, Geraldo Del Rey
A masterwork, 'Black God, White Devil' blends mysticism, religion, and popular culture, into a powerful, bleak and cruel epic, that unashamedly expres... Read more
Conversations with Mother (2004)
7.4/10
Director: Santiago Carlos Oves
Starring: China Zorilla, Eduardo Blanco, Ulises Dumont, Silvina Bosco
Jamie (Eduardo Blanco) is a middle-aged, middle class man about to have a crisis. Not only has he lost his job, but his dotty old mother (played by Ar... Read more
Whisky (2004)
7.2/10
Director: Juan Pablo Rebella, Pablo Stoll
Starring: Mirella Pascual, Andres Pazos
Jacobo (Andres Pazos), who owns a sock factory in Uruguay, dreads the upcoming visit of his brother on the first anniversary of his mother's passing.... Read more
La Tragedia de Macario (2005)
6.9/10
Director: Pablo Veliz
Starring: Tina Rodriguez, Rogelio Ramos, Victor Agustino
Determined to provide his wife with a better life, Macario (Rogelio Ramos) leaves his Mexican village to find work in the United States. This drama fo... Read more