2026 | Color | 94:37 Daughters of the Forest is an immersive sci-fi documentary following Eliseete and Julieta, indigenous scientists from Oaxaca and Mexico State. As deforestation and social barriers threaten their lands, they unite generational ecological knowledge with Western science to study fungi. Through a mycelial lens, the film explores new possibilities for human and non-human coexistence, resilience, and survival in a changing world. Country: México Direction: Portillo; Otilia Script: Portillo; Otilia Production: Arroio Sandoval; Paula, Fortes; Elena, Portillo; Otilia Photography: Boege; Martín Sound: Umpierrez; Javier Music: Peel; Hannah Participation year at FICM: 2026
2026 | Color | 94:37 Daughters of the Forest is an immersive sci-fi documentary following Eliseete and Julieta, indigenous scientists from Oaxaca and Mexico State. As deforestation and social barriers threaten their lands, they unite generational ecological knowledge with Western science to study fungi. Through a mycelial lens, the film explores new possibilities for human and non-human coexistence, resilience, and survival in a changing world. Country: México Direction: Portillo; Otilia Script: Portillo; Otilia Production: Arroio Sandoval; Paula, Fortes; Elena, Portillo; Otilia Photography: Boege; Martín Sound: Umpierrez; Javier Music: Peel; Hannah Participation year at FICM: 2026
Naza Shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, the film reveals in detail the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. See More
5 de chocolate y 1 de fresa Esperanza is a young novice living in a quiet convent full of old nuns. After eating some “special” mushrooms, innocent Esperanza becomes modern and psychedelic Brenda: a subversive girl who raids a high-society party, sings subversive songs and charms young fellows. See More
The Buzz During a live national television interview, Verónica, a famous and widely admired actress, struggles to uphold the image of a perfect life as her inner world fractures under the weight of private abuse. Trapped between silence, fear, and a sudden panic attack, she must decide whether to continue performing the illusion—or break the cycle in front of everyone. 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
