Behind the Mist
Al otro lado de la niebla
Documentary
Ecuador
Filmmaker Cordero follows mountaineer Iván Vallejo on an Everest ascent, reflecting on ambition, ego, and the meaning of reaching the summit.
Between Fire and Water
Entre fuego y agua
Documentary
Colombia
Camilo is a young black man adopted by an indigenous couple in rural Colombia. Supported by his adoptive father, Camilo embarks on a journey to find his true identity and understand his two races.
Guillen Project
Proyecto Guillén
Documentary
Spain
A dedicated schoolteacher faces a daunting challenge: one of his elementary school students, Guillén, is diagnosed with cancer.
Helena from Sarayaku
Helena Sarayaku Manta
Documentary
Ecuador
Seventeen-year-old Helena Gualinga yearns to protect her Indigenous community from extractive development and the repercussions of climate change.
Hero Steps
Pasos de héroe
Fiction, Drama, Comedy
Colombia
A heartrending drama about triumph in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity. If little Eduardo can follow his dreams, then surely there's hope for all of us.
My Name is Gennet
Mi Nombre es Gennet
Drama, Fiction
Spain
Based on a true story, this poignant and inspirational film follows the life of Gennet Corcuer, from her childhood in extreme poverty in Ethiopia to her achievement as the first Deaf-blind woman to obtain a university degree in Europe.
Nacho Dean. The Sea Traveller
Nacho Dean. El caminante del mar
Documentary
Spain
Naturalist and explorer Nacho Dean embarks on a swim around the world, warning about ocean conservation and documenting marine ecosystems.
Persistent Woman
Mujer perseverante
Documentary
Argentina
In 1994, the people of the northern Argentina were left without work when mines closed. There, a kolla woman creates an organization of weaving women.
Polar Route
Rota polar
Documentary
Brazil
A daring open-boat voyage through the melting Northwest Passage reveals Arctic beauty and the stark effects of global warming.
23 Hours
23 horas
Fiction, Comedy, Adventure, Science Fiction
Puerto Rico
A sci-fi adventure through alternate Puerto Ricos where Taíno folklore, artifacts, and ancestral memory hold the key to finding home—and saving it.
El Eternauta´s Wife
La mujer de El Eternauta
Documentary
Argentina, Spain
Elsa Sánchez's life is evidence of the cruelty of Argentina’s repressive dictatorship, which took the lives of her husband and family.
Moon's Heart
El corazón de la luna
Drama, Science Fiction, Fiction
Peru
An old woman trapped by memories and a demonic force cares for an ant until a "mechanical angel" arrives with a mission to save her.
Zerø
Fiction, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Spain
A man and a woman wake up in a strange, deserted and unknown place without knowing who they are or why they are there. Another man follows their footsteps from a distance.
Blinded
Ciegos
Drama
Argentina
Thirteen year old Juan and his blind father Marco travel back to his childhood home uncovering memories and truths on their journey.
Cows Wearing Glasses
Las vacas con gafas
Drama, Fiction
Puerto Rico
Directed by one of the most talented emerging filmmakers coming out of the new wave of Puerto Rican cinema, Cows Wearing Glasses uses a subtle sense of humor to touch upon issues of aging.
Enlightened
Iluminados
Documentary
Mexico
Two people are closely related by unconventional forms of life and vision: Pedro Miranda, a young, blind visual artist; and Iris Palau, a clairvoyant.
My Name is Gennet
Mi Nombre es Gennet
Drama, Fiction
Spain
Based on a true story, this poignant and inspirational film follows the life of Gennet Corcuer, from her childhood in extreme poverty in Ethiopia to her achievement as the first Deaf-blind woman to obtain a university degree in Europe.
Through Ernesto's Eyes
Aos Olhos de Ernesto
Drama, Fiction
Brazil
Ernesto, an 80-year-old Uruguayan photographer living in Brazil, has been facing the realities of aging such as loneliness and advancing blindness.
45 Days in Harbar
45 días en Jarbar
Documentary
Mexico
Artist Cesar Arechiga teaches art to maximum security inmates, discovering freedom and revealing the path from childhood dreams to drug trafficking.
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.
Art21: Borderlands
Documentary
United States
Five acclaimed artists create ambitious public artworks, photographs, sculptures and performances during one of the most divisive moments in the history of the U.S. and Mexico border.
Carlos Saura Photographer
Documentary
Germany
Legendary Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura unveils his hidden passion: Photography.
Tanja - Up in Arms
Tanja – Tagebuch einer Guerillera
Documentary
Germany
What makes a nice, young middle-class Dutch woman want to join a revolutionary struggle thousands of miles from home?
Velázquez, Art and Power
Velázquez, el poder y el arte
Documentary
Spain
Who was Diego Velázquez? Why his obsession with nobility? Was his painting an end or an instrument? And above all: why did he hide his own life?
Vicente Ruiz: In Real Time
Vicente Ruiz: A tiempo real
Documentary
Chile
An exploration of the social role of art through one of the leading figures of the Chilean counterculture of the 1980s: Vicente Ruiz.
White Guitar
Guitarra Blanca
Documentary
Uruguay
The story of an unfinished documentary about Alfredo Zitarrosa, and its director Francisco "Papico" Cibils.
Zurita, You Will See Not to See
Zurita, verás no ver
Documentary
Chile
National Literature Award Laureate Raúl Zurita is not only one of Latin America’s most celebrated and controversial living poets; he is also a rocker, a human rights activist, a public figure, and a tireless struggler. This documentary is an account of his travels and daily life, as he reflects on topics such as state terrorism and death.
Films with Audio Description
Inclusive titles with audio descriptions that captivate the senses beyond sight.
Number of titles: 22
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Environment and Sustainability
A carefully curated collection of films that explore pressing environmental issues and inspire change.
Number of titles: 104
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Cinema Studies
Independent, classic, experimental, risky, and transgressive films from Latin American that celebrate art of filmmaking.
Number of titles: 77
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Music
A captivating glimpse into the rich and vibrant musical traditions of this diverse region.
Number of titles: 49
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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: 137
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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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