1943 | B/N | 102:00 In 1909, María Candelaria and Lorenzo Rafael, a couple from Xochimilco, wish to marry. But their love faces obstacles: the townspeople harass María Candelaria for being the daughter of a prostitute, and greedy shopkeeper Don Damián secretly desires the young woman. When María Candelaria falls ill with malaria, Lorenzo Rafael steals quinine and a dress from Don Damián’s store, unleashing a tragedy. Country: México Direction: Fernández; Emilio Script: Schoemann; Gloria Production: Fink; Agustín J. Photography: Figueroa; Gabriel Sound: Randall; Howard E., González Gancy; Jesús, Esperón; Manuel Music: Domínguez; Francisco Cast:del Río; Dolores, Armendáriz; Pedro, Galán; Alberto, Cortés; Margarita, Inclán; Miguel, Ramos; Beatriz, Icardo; Rafael, Ahuet; Julio Art direction: Fernández; Jorge Participation year at FICM: 2024
1943 | B/N | 102:00 In 1909, María Candelaria and Lorenzo Rafael, a couple from Xochimilco, wish to marry. But their love faces obstacles: the townspeople harass María Candelaria for being the daughter of a prostitute, and greedy shopkeeper Don Damián secretly desires the young woman. When María Candelaria falls ill with malaria, Lorenzo Rafael steals quinine and a dress from Don Damián’s store, unleashing a tragedy. Country: México Direction: Fernández; Emilio Script: Schoemann; Gloria Production: Fink; Agustín J. Photography: Figueroa; Gabriel Sound: Randall; Howard E., González Gancy; Jesús, Esperón; Manuel Music: Domínguez; Francisco Cast:del Río; Dolores, Armendáriz; Pedro, Galán; Alberto, Cortés; Margarita, Inclán; Miguel, Ramos; Beatriz, Icardo; Rafael, Ahuet; Julio Art direction: Fernández; Jorge Participation year at FICM: 2024
Enamorada During the Mexican Revolution, a macho rebel general falls in love with the independent-minded daughter of an aristocrat in the town he is occupying. See More
Maclovia José María and Maclovia’s great love is threatened by the wild passion that Sergeant De la Garza feels for the ravishing woman. Determined to possess her at all costs, the officer imprisons José María and offers Maclovia her lover’s freedom in exchange for her honor. See More
Pueblerina After completing a prison sentence for wounding a rancher who sexually abused his girfriend Paloma, the peasant Aurelio returns to his land with the intention of starting a new life with her. But the animosity of the past is still alive and threatens the dreams he is willing to defend with his life. This is a magnificent rural drama, framed by the unsurpassable photography of Gabriel Figueroa. Land and women are worshipped here for their unique capacity of giving life. 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
