All titles in the canon · Page 6
Neto is a film about a teenager sent to a mental institution. It critiques a corrupt system.
Magdalena searches for her son. It's a film about migration.
Jacobo seeks a wife to prove his life's worth. It's directed by Juan Pablo Rebella and Pablo Stoll.
The film is about a cynical college student and an optimistic tourist who form an unlikely bond. It was directed by Tania Hermida and won 2…
The Principal Enemy is a film directed by Jorge Sanjinés. The film is set in the remote Andean highlands of Peru.
The film is about two men meeting in Northeastern Brazil. It matters as a work directed by Marcelo Gomes.
The film explores Chile's coastline and the secrets it holds. It matters as a representation of the country's history and landscape.
This film explores class and immigration through a housekeeper's experience. It matters as it portrays complex relationships between famili…
The Courage of the People is a documentary reenactment of the government-ordered massacre of striking tin miners and their families at the…
La luz que te decía documents labor struggles in El Salvador. It was directed by María Pazos, Manuel Sorto, and Alberto Talamanca.
The film is about Magallanes, whose life changes after a chance encounter with Celina. It was directed by Salvador del Solar.
The film is about Mateo Sobode Chiqueno recording stories of his Ayoreo people. It was directed by Aramí Ullón.
A documentary about Mara 18 and Mara Salvatrucha gangs. It explores their origins in a globalized world.
María is a film about a Kaqchikel Maya woman's journey. It matters as it portrays her discovery of her world and culture.
Carlos is a film about a dissatisfied middle-class man. It matters as it portrays life in Brazil during foreign automobile industry settlem…
The film is about a movie-theater employee adjusting to a new life as the cinema faces closure. It was directed by Federico Veiroj and won…
The film is a comedy narrating the adventures of ten Puerto Ricans. It was directed by Luis Molina Casanova.
Roberto crosses the border to support his family. It matters as a film about a Mexican man's experience in the US
Secuestro Express is a film about a young couple abducted by three men in Caracas. The film was directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz and receive…
Rafael Belvedere has a crisis. It's directed by Juan José Campanella.
Walkout is a film about a teacher and students protesting injustices. It matters as a story of courage and fight for justice.
The film is a story inspired by real events, which revolves around a coffee producing family. The film is directed by Carlos Membreño.
Sergio stays in Cuba after his family escapes. It's directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.
The film is about Dreamers infiltrating a detention center. It was co-directed by Alex Rivera and Cristina Ibarra.
Vidas Secas is a film about a family escaping drought. It matters as an adaptation of Graciliano Ramos' work.
This film depicts a brief reunion of undocumented migrants and their relatives at the US-Mexico border. It matters as a portrayal of border…
La Mission is a film about a reformed inmate's path to redemption. It matters because it explores themes of masculinity and identity in the…
The film is about a woman whose son is involved in a drug deal. It was directed by Bladimir Abud and won 3 awards.
This film is about the 1989 murder of six Jesuit priests. It matters because it depicts a pivotal event in the Salvadoran civil war.
Vavá blackmails uncle with photos. Directed by Ruy Guerra
Juan's life changes with a viewfinder. It matters as a biographical precursor to a Hollywood director's success
Oriana is a film about a young girl sent to a Venezuelan hacienda. The film was directed by Fina Torres and won 8 awards.
Donaire y Esplendor is a film directed by Arturo Montenegro. The film is set in a small town with two rival streets, where a young couple f…
Zapa joins the police after a crime. It matters as a film about corruption.
The film is about 24 hours in the life of three street youths in Montevideo. It was directed by Juan Pablo Rebella and Pablo Stoll and won…
This film is about two Chicana high schoolers who form a bond. It was directed by Aurora Guerrero.
The film depicts workers' rise against exploiters. It was directed by Hugo del Carril.
A man confronts his past and future. It's directed by Sergio Renán.
