1945 | B/N | 106 min An ice cream vender in the Lagunilla barrio becomes a boxing champion. In spite of having enormous talent, his aggressive and infantile character drives him to his inevitable defeat. This is a classic Mexican film that reflects on the social elements involved in the protagonist’s failure. With this film, director Alejandro Galindo is considered the social chronicler of urban Mexico City, in the process of modernization Country: México Direction: Galindo; Alejandro Script: Ramírez Osante; Gabriel, Galindo; Alejandro Production: de Anda; Raúl Photography: Carrillo; Domingo Sound: Rodríguez; Enríque, Kroger; Bj, Alcayde; Francisco Music: Ramírez; Rosalío Cast:Silva; David, López Moctezuma; Carlos, Del Río; José, Del Llano; Amanda, Soto; Fernando, Mantequilla; Mantequilla, Montiel; Nelly, Parra; Víctor, Gentil Arcos; María Participation year at FICM: 2010
1945 | B/N | 106 min An ice cream vender in the Lagunilla barrio becomes a boxing champion. In spite of having enormous talent, his aggressive and infantile character drives him to his inevitable defeat. This is a classic Mexican film that reflects on the social elements involved in the protagonist’s failure. With this film, director Alejandro Galindo is considered the social chronicler of urban Mexico City, in the process of modernization Country: México Direction: Galindo; Alejandro Script: Ramírez Osante; Gabriel, Galindo; Alejandro Production: de Anda; Raúl Photography: Carrillo; Domingo Sound: Rodríguez; Enríque, Kroger; Bj, Alcayde; Francisco Music: Ramírez; Rosalío Cast:Silva; David, López Moctezuma; Carlos, Del Río; José, Del Llano; Amanda, Soto; Fernando, Mantequilla; Mantequilla, Montiel; Nelly, Parra; Víctor, Gentil Arcos; María Participation year at FICM: 2010
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
The 64th Semaine de la Critique of Cannes Film FestivalWill Be Present at the 23rd FICM 08 · 21 · 25 The 23rd FICM puts #FICM2025 Accreditation on sale 08 · 18 · 25 FICM Announces the Official Selection of its 23rd edition! 08 · 15 · 25 1968 and the new narratives in feature films 07 · 31 · 25
