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The Blue Trail | SOLD OUT
Tereza, 77, has lived her whole life in a small industrialized town in the Amazon, until one day she receives an official government order to relocate to a senior housing colony. The colony is an isolated area where the elderly are brought to « enjoy » their final years, freeing the younger generation to focus...
Olmo
QUEBEC PREMIERE 1979, New Mexico, USA. Olmo is stuck. Today is his turn to take care of his sick father even though he is only 14-years-old and would much rather be hanging out with his best friend, Miguel. But when Olmo gets invited to a party by his beautiful neighbour Nina, he will do whatever...
Coco
Despite the fact that his family has banned music for generations, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself swept into the vibrant and dazzling Land of the Dead after a mysterious series of events. Along the way, he meets the...
The Dog Thief
Martín, a shoeshine boy who works in the streets of La Paz, Bolivia, decides to steal the dog of his best client, a lonely tailor he has begun to imagine as his father. Countries of production: Bolivia, Chile, Mexico, France, Ecuador and Italy Official selection – Tribeca Film Festival – 2024
Valentina or the Serenity
Valentina loses her father in an accident in the river, not satisfied with the explanation of death, she looks for him everywhere without success, She then becomes a lonely girl, her family and time will help her accommodate the absence and overcome grief. Official selection – TIFF – 2023
The Other Tom
Elena is a single mother who relies on Social Services. Her son Tom has behavioral issues and is stigmatized at school as a “problem child” in the border city of El Paso, Texas. An absent father further complicates their difficult relationship. Tom is diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and prescribed psychiatric medication, but...
Son of Monarchs
QUEBEC PREMIERE Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize – Sundance Film Festival – 2021Grand Jury Prize / New American Competition – Seattle International Film Festival 2021 After his grandmother’s death, a Mexican biologist living in New York returns to his hometown, nestled in the majestic monarch butterfly forests of Michoacán. The journey forces him to confront past traumas and reflect on his hybrid identity, sparking a personal and spiritual metamorphosis.
Finlandia
CANADIAN PREMIERE Winner – Best Feature Film – OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival – 2022Winner – Prix du Jury – Des Images Aux Mots – 2022Winner – Prix du Public – Des Images Aux Mots – 2022 A devastating earthquake hits Oaxaca and causes hundreds to fall victims to its effects. The drastic physical effects are felt in Mexico while across the globe its emotional effects are felt in Finland. This seismic movement has caused an emotional tremor in the lives of people with secrets, frustrations, and hidden relationships that will materialise amongst the debris, screams, and dust. After this earthquake, nothing will be the same for the lives of the Muxes. The first body found after the earthquake belongs to Delirio, an elderly Muxe. She is not a man or a woman. She is a pioneer that has fought for decades so that people like her could find their place in a pa-triarchal and sexist society. Delirio is a spiritual leader, and mentor for the young Muxes. She also has a special gift, she has premonitions of death, even of people she doesn’t know.
Sons of Mezcal
CANADIAN PREMIERE Ingrained in the culture of Oaxaca, Mezcal is more than an intoxicating spirit. It is the sacred link that binds modern day Mezcaleros to their ancestors. The documentary Sons of Mezcal transports you into this living history, as it follows four families passing their traditions on to the next generation. Shot entirely cinéma vérité, Sons of Mezcal explores the profound personal and cultural significance of mezcal for those families whose life is dedicated to making this sacred spirit.
Summer White
Best Ibero-American Film, Best Screenplay & Best Supporting Actor – Málaga Film FestivalSelection – Sundance Film Festival 13-year-old Rodrigo’s entire world revolves around his intimate relationship with his mother, but it all begins to fall apart when she brings home a new boyfriend.