Arturo Ripstein Movies

"Nazarín is a Quixote of the priesthood " "Among the films I have made in Mexico, Nazarin is one that I prefer." "As inexplicable as the...

Two dark-comedy stories involving blackmail, murder and love triangles in Rio de Janeiro

Set in Mexico City, Mentiras Piadosas is the doomed love story of Clara and Israel. She is a health inspector and he is an herb merchant, who is...

Friends of Luis Buñuel discuss the director while Buñuel mixes drinks and entertains friends in his home.

Documentary about a Mexico City prison, notorious for holding political prisoners and for civil rights abuses committed there.

Documentary about the founding of Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl on the outskirts of Mexico City in the sixties.

Many stories happen simultaneously through Internet. In the real world, people are lonely, isolated, desperate for finding love, friendship and...

Directed by Arturo Ripstein

Documentary following Gloria Contreras, a dancer, choreographer and pedagogue, as she manages her own dance company.

A singer is on the run from the law and a criminal gang. She takes refuge at a hotel where she finally reveals a complex story of betrayal and...

The haunting story of a child left in the care of a clown.