1952 | B/N | 85:00 Needing money after his father’s death, Manuel, an ambitious textile factory employee, decides to work for a gangster, “El Gitano.” With Manuel’s help, they rob the factory. When the police discover him, he flees. Later, Manuel is repentant, realizing that money can’t buy happiness Country: México Direction: Galindo; Alejandro Script: Galindo; Alejandro, Villatoro; Carlos Production: Noriega; Joseph, Posada; José Othon Photography: Jiménez; Agustín Sound: Fields; James L., Samperio; Galdino R. Music: Baena; Federico Cast:Aguilar; Amalia, Cañedo; Roberto, Parra; Víctor, Soto Rangel; Arturo, Grifell; Prudencia, Alzaga; Jorge, Márquez; Bruno, Reiguera; Francisco, Carrillo; Enrique, De La Parra; Javier, De la Vega; Manuel, Nava; José, Trejo Morales; Manuel Participation year at FICM: 2022
1952 | B/N | 85:00 Needing money after his father’s death, Manuel, an ambitious textile factory employee, decides to work for a gangster, “El Gitano.” With Manuel’s help, they rob the factory. When the police discover him, he flees. Later, Manuel is repentant, realizing that money can’t buy happiness Country: México Direction: Galindo; Alejandro Script: Galindo; Alejandro, Villatoro; Carlos Production: Noriega; Joseph, Posada; José Othon Photography: Jiménez; Agustín Sound: Fields; James L., Samperio; Galdino R. Music: Baena; Federico Cast:Aguilar; Amalia, Cañedo; Roberto, Parra; Víctor, Soto Rangel; Arturo, Grifell; Prudencia, Alzaga; Jorge, Márquez; Bruno, Reiguera; Francisco, Carrillo; Enrique, De La Parra; Javier, De la Vega; Manuel, Nava; José, Trejo Morales; Manuel Participation year at FICM: 2022
Hay lugar para dos Gregorio, a bus driver and amateur baseball player, meets Kitty at a party and leaves his pregnant wife Cholita. When Cholita moves in with Constantino Reyes Regalito and his wife La Bicha, they start a taco stand together. Later, Kitty and Gregorio get into an accident that lands him in jail and leaves her disfigured. Once released, a remorseful Gregorio reconciles with Cholita, who has managed to survive and prosper. See More
Wetbacks Fleeing the law, Mexican worker Rafael Améndola crosses into the US with the help of Frank Mendoza, the partner of an American named Mr. Sterling, who gives work to illegal migrants. Once settled on the other side, Rafael struggles to adapt to his new life. See More
Doña Perfecta In the village of Santa Fe, in 19th-century Mexico, the arrival of young liberal agronomist Pepe Rey sparks hostilities among the conservative townspeople. Pepe stays with his aunt Perfecta, a puritanical lady who doesn’t share her nephew’s liberal views. When romance blossoms between him and his cousin Rosario, Doña Perfecta will be forced to take drastic measures. See More
Sundance Film Festival CDMX 2025: ABEL, HEROD'S LAW and more 05 · 29 · 25 Four 22nd FICM short films presented at the 64th Cannes Critics’ Week got a special screening in Paris 05 · 26 · 25 FICM presented four Mexican short films in a special screening at the 64th Critics' Week at Cannes 05 · 22 · 25 Aurora Clavel (1936-2025) and TARAHUMARA (ALWAYS FURTHER ON) 05 · 22 · 25
Four 22nd FICM short films presented at the 64th Cannes Critics’ Week got a special screening in Paris 05 · 26 · 25
FICM presented four Mexican short films in a special screening at the 64th Critics' Week at Cannes 05 · 22 · 25
