Category Archives: Mexico

Giovanna Zacarías in “Rabioso Sol, Rabioso Cielo” [2009 Mexico]

Julián Hernández is a fine young director from Mexico, most of his films relating to gay-themed relationships. His 2009 film, “Rabioso Sol, Rabioso Cielo” [Eng. Title: Raging Sun, Raging Sky] is for the most part in black and white, and colour is gradually … Continue reading

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Daniela Valentine in “Lake Tahoe” [2008 Mexico]

Fernando Eimbcke is a prodigiously talented director making waves in World cinema. His 2008 film, “Lake Tahoe” is in one word, mesmerising. Give this movie a chance for the first 15 minutes, and you’ll be so glad that you did. … Continue reading

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Ana de la Reguera in “Hidalgo – La Historia Jamás Contada” [2010 Mexico]

.   Antonio Serrano’s 2010 biopic of Mexican priest-turned-revolutionary Miguel Hildalgo is more about his personal life than his conquests, and therefore aptly named, “Hidalgo – La Historia Jamás Contada” [Eng. Title: Hidalgo – The Untold Story].  While the film is fairly well … Continue reading

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Blanca Guerra in “Cómo ves” [1986 Mexico]

I’m not well acquainted with the filmography of Mexican director Paul Leduc, but his 1986 film, “¿Cómo ves?” [Eng. Trans: What do you think?] is an interesting one. For a start, it depicts life in the less than glamorous settings … Continue reading

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Marimar Vega in “Daniel y Ana” [Mexico, Spain 2009]

Mexican director Michel franco’s first full length feature, “Daniel y Ana” [Eng. Title: Daniel & Ana] is a pretty low-key affair, even if it has some rather dramatic moments. Apparently based on a true story, his realistic filmmaking – virtually devoid … Continue reading

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