A Bruddah's Mind
Cabeça de nêgo
Drama, Fiction
Brazil
A reminder of the importance of activism, political engagement, and the sacrifices that come with it, A Bruddah’s Mind follows Saulo, a black introvert student and fan of the Black Panther Movement, as he challenges his school in the largely white city of Fortaleza.
Alice Júnior
Comedy, Fiction
Brazil
Alice Júnior is a celebration of rebellious youth that offers the potential for future generations to rethink outdated perspectives of gender, sexuality, and differences as a whole.
Bad Influence
Mala junta
Fiction, Drama
Chile
A reflection of the ongoing Mapuche conflict and social prejudices portrayed through the friendship and solidarity of two teenagers.
Machuca
Drama, Fiction, Classic
Chile, Spain
Set in Santiago during the months leading up to Pinochet’s 1973 coup d’état, this modern classic tells the story of the unlikely friendship between two young boys from different backgrounds.
The Empty Classroom
El aula vacía
Documentary, Fiction
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, El Salvador
Creative director Gael García Bernal explores the underlying reasons behind the school dropout crisis in Latin America, from poverty to societal traditions.
The Kid Who Lies
El chico que miente
Drama, Fiction, Adventure
Venezuela
An intimate tale of a young runaway in search of his disappeared mother, The Kid Who Lies works as a metaphor for those still suffering from the 1999 mudslide tragedy, a natural disaster that claimed more than 10,000 victims in the Vargas state of Venezuela.
Bad Hair
Pelo malo
Drama, Fiction
Venezuela
A nine-year-old boy’s preening obsession with straightening his hair elicits a tidal wave of homophobic panic in his hard-working mother, in this best-seller tender but clear-eyed coming-of-age film.
I Am the People: Venezuela Under Populism
El pueblo soy yo: Venezuela en populismo
Documentary
Mexico, Venezuela
In a world increasingly less transparent, where the shortcut of populism lurks to endanger democracies, I Am The People: Venezuela Under Populism compels us to ask ourselves if any society, however stable, can be considered invulnerable to a populist irruption and its consequences. Populism isn’t an ideology. It’s a way of governing.
La Soledad
La soledad
Drama, Fiction
Venezuela, Canada, Italy
Handyman José lives with his family in La Soledad, a ramshackle villa located in what was once among Caracas’ most affluent neighborhoods. Might a fabled treasure supposedly hidden in La Soledad’s walls offer José’s family a chance at a better life?
Venezuela: Country of Lost Children
Documentary
Germany
In Venezuela's failed state, two single mothers struggle to survive amid violence and hunger. As one flees with her children, her son faces deadly gang threats.
A School in Cerro Hueso
Una escuela en Cerro Hueso
Drama, Fiction
Argentina
After numerous rejections due to her Autism diagnosis, six-year-old Ema finally finds a safe place to observe and explore the world in silence and at her own pace.
A World for Julius
Un mundo para Julius
Drama, Fiction
Peru
Little by little, Julius loses his innocence as he discovers, but never understands, a home and a world full of inequalities and injustices.
Boca Chica
Drama, Fiction
Dominican Republic
An example of the brilliance of the new wave of Dominican cinema, Boca Chica exposes how local social norms present the sexualization of young girls as a path to survival.
I Girl
Yo niña
Drama, Fiction
Argentina
Based on the director’s autobiographical experiences, I Girl follows Armonía, a little girl who lives in the desolated landscapes of Argentina’s south with her hippie parents.
Summer 1993
Estiu 1993
Drama
Spain
In Summer 1993, orphaned Frida, 6, moves from Barcelona to the countryside, facing grief, jealousy, and change as she adapts to a new family life.
Sun and Daughter
Cuidando al sol
Drama, Fiction
Bolivia, Spain, Germany
Ten-year-old Lucía builds her daily in a small village near Lake Titicaca around the eternal wait for her father's return.
9 Sevilles
Nueve Sevillas
Documentary, Experimental
Spain
An unorthodox walk through new flamenco by way of nine portraits of figure,s from dance, singing, poetry and activism.
A Bright Sun
Un sol radiant
Drama, Fiction
Spain
Eleven-year-old Mila faces the last days of life before the world's end, struggling to understand death while keeping her family together.
A School in Cerro Hueso
Una escuela en Cerro Hueso
Drama, Fiction
Argentina
After numerous rejections due to her Autism diagnosis, six-year-old Ema finally finds a safe place to observe and explore the world in silence and at her own pace.
Alegria
Alegría
Drama, Comedy, Fiction
Spain
Renowned Mexican actress Cecilia Suárez stars in a story of reconciliation set in Melilla, an autonomous, Spanish city on Africa’s north coast where Jews, Muslims, and Christians come together.
On This Side of the World
A este lado del mundo
Drama, Fiction
Spain
A deep and global look at migrations, borders, and the most insurmountable walls erected by mankind, directed by David Trueba.
Sediments
Sedimientos
Documentary
Spain
Six trans women travel to a small town in León where they will explore what connects them as a group. An engaging and fun story about empathy, individuality, and the need to belong.
Summer 1993
Estiu 1993
Drama
Spain
In Summer 1993, orphaned Frida, 6, moves from Barcelona to the countryside, facing grief, jealousy, and change as she adapts to a new family life.
Films with Audio Description
Inclusive titles with audio descriptions that captivate the senses beyond sight.
Number of titles: 33
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Environment and Sustainability
A carefully curated collection of films that explore pressing environmental issues and inspire change.
Number of titles: 137
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Cinema Studies
Independent, classic, experimental, risky, and transgressive films from Latin American that celebrate art of filmmaking.
Number of titles: 80
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Music
A captivating glimpse into the rich and vibrant musical traditions of this diverse region.
Number of titles: 53
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Portuguese Language Films
A journey through Brazilian cinema celebrating the musicality of the Portuguese language and the country’s cultural heritage.
Number of titles: 161
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Permanencia Voluntaria Archives
The only independent film archive in Mexico specializing in the collection and preservation of popular films, focusing mainly on the works of the pioneer Calderón/García Besné family.
Number of titles: 15
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