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
Wetbacks Rafael Améndola is one of many Mexican workers who, in pursuit of the so-called American Dream, cross the border to try their luck in the United States. Throughout his journey, Rafael faces numerous challenges resulting from his undocumented status and lives in a state of constant anxiety, unable to adapt to the new lifestyle and longing for Mexico. See More
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
The Morelia International Film Festival Kicked Off Its 24th Edition with CAMPEÓN GABACHO by Jonás Cuarón 10 · 16 · 26 FICM Brings 17 Screenings to Pátzcuaro as FICM Presenta Takes Cinema to Michoacán and Across Mexico Year-Round 10 · 16 · 26 Enjoy All the Free Events That the 24th FICM Has in Store for You! 10 · 16 · 26 Night of the Dead Celebration Week: A Tradition Learned Through Our Hands 10 · 14 · 26
The Morelia International Film Festival Kicked Off Its 24th Edition with CAMPEÓN GABACHO by Jonás Cuarón 10 · 16 · 26
FICM Brings 17 Screenings to Pátzcuaro as FICM Presenta Takes Cinema to Michoacán and Across Mexico Year-Round 10 · 16 · 26
