The Place Without Limits

The Place Without Limits 1978

7.30

Family honor, greed, machismo, homophobia, and dreams collide in a small Mexican town.

1978

Red Bells Part II: I Saw the Birth of a New World

Red Bells Part II: I Saw the Birth of a New World 1982

4.25

The second part of Soviet filmmaker Sergei Bondarchuk's epic biography of John Reed. It is October 1917 and the American journalist has found himself and his wife, Louise Bryant, in Petrograd on the eve of the Bolshevik revolution.

1982

In the Land of Light Feet

In the Land of Light Feet 1982

5.00

During his vacations, 12-year-old Manuel travels by train with his mother to the Sierra Tarahumara to spend a few days with his father, who works in the mountains with the indigenous people protecting nature. Manuel befriends Jesus, who takes him to his town and teaches him the customs of his own. Both children discover illegal loggers.

1982

Violent Stories

Violent Stories 1985

5.70

Five surreal short stories make up this Mexican anthology film.

1985

Desires

Desires 1977

5.30

Snippets of a family drama involving a rebellious son coming to his depressing home village, his father, and a jaded ex-lover, mixed with various surrealist scenes and statements about sin.

1977

Romelia's Secret

Romelia's Secret 1988

7.20

The way three different generations of women view virginity and the mystery that a love story hides.

1988

Barrio de campeones

Barrio de campeones 1981

7.20

Extended family in working-class neighborhood; story mostly focuses on a young man who aspires to a pro boxing career, his grandma and the restaurant she owns.

1981

Mexicano ¡Tú puedes!

Mexicano ¡Tú puedes! 1985

6.00

Vicente and Carmen, are spouses, he works in a factory, although he is a womanizer and irresponsible; she sells cosmetics or fayuca. Both dream of owning a home. Vincent did not want to leave their neighborhood but after several discussions they decide to buy a land...

1985

Días de Combate

Días de Combate 1982

5.00

A private detective starts a game of cat and mouse with a psychopath who strangles women who leaves messages on the bodies of his victims.

1982

The Achievers

The Achievers 1978

5.00

A group of friends go to the United States to hit it big as a musical group and follow the American Dream.

1978

Living Is What Matters

Living Is What Matters 1987

5.40

A drifter named Candelario asks to spend the night at the hacienda of Don Lazaro. Once there, he gets the offer to stay and work as a laborer with a fixed salary. Over time, Candelario is gaining the confidence of his employer, and becomes indispensable. The situation will change radically when Don Lazarus discovers that Candelario is having a love affair with his wife.

1987

The Dried Butterflies

The Dried Butterflies 1978

6.39

A disturbed middle aged writer becomes obsessed with a little boy who reminds her of a former lover.

1978

Terror and Black Lace

Terror and Black Lace 1985

5.91

A psycho with a hair fetish is caught in the act of disposing of a body and the lonely housewife that witnesses it must fight for her life.

1985

Cuchillo

Cuchillo 1978

5.80

After the 14th Ammendment to the US Constitution, everyone has rights - except the Native Americans. Cavalry Army General Boyd applies that by breaking past treaties with the Apaches, and suppressing them in the territory under his command. A young Apache - named Cuchillo/Knife, after the massacre of his tribe - is taught that he is the gods' send to protect his people. Brought up to be a great warrior, he will attempt to reason with Boyd, and then fight an uneven battle against the Blue Demons.

1978

Survival Run

Survival Run 1979

2.70

A group of teenagers drive out into the desert in search of sex, beer, and general good times. When their van breaks down, they find a group of prospectors who welcome the kids and offer them a place to stay until they can get help. It soon becomes evident, however, that there is more to these prospectors than they claim, and soon the teens are fleeing for their lives.

1979

La sombra del ciprés es alargada

La sombra del ciprés es alargada 1990

5.40

Avila, early twentieth century. Pedro, a boy of nine years, accompanied by his tutor, comes to live in the house of Don Mateo, a teacher that from that moment will be responsible for his education. Pedro begins an almost familiar relationship with Doña Gregoria and Martina, wife and daughter of his master. The appearance of Alfredo, and roommate and colleague of studies, complete the circle of his emotional environment. Provincial life, relationships with peers and the special relationship between life and death instilled by Don Mateo, definitely will influence his future life.

1990