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.
A powerful and gripping story from Argentina, "White Elephant" follows the lives of two maverick Catholic priests, a community worker and their desper... Read more
A.k.a. "7 cajas". It's Friday night in Asunción, Paraguay and the temperature is sweltering. Víctor, a 17-year-old wheelbarrow delivery boy, dreams of... Read more
A.k.a. "Todos tenemos un plan". Spanish-language drama starring Viggo Mortensen as a man who swaps identities with his twin brother. Agustin (Mortense... Read more
Starring Gael García Bernal ("Amores Perros", "Y Tu Mama Tambien"), this is the inspiring, Oscar-nominated true story of the advertising executives wh... Read more
Offbeat Spanish-language comedy stars Will Ferrell as Armando Alvarez who has lived and worked on his father's ranch in Mexico his entire life. As the... Read more
Juan (Alexis Diaz Villegas) is a spindly, laid back Cuban who spends most of his time doing the occasional illegal odd job with his slacker best bud L... Read more
A.k.a. "Sidewalls". A clever romantic comedy examining with charm how the architecture of a city conditions the lives of two of its residents, "Median... Read more
Suspenseful Mexican crime thriller involves the plight of Laura Guerrero (Stephanie Sigman), a poor Tijuana salesgirl who dreams of winning the local... Read more
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
A.k.a. "Abrir puertas y ventanas". Three women react in different ways to a family crisis in this drama from Argentina. Marina (Maria Canale), Sofia (... Read more