Latin American Films (Spanish language)
El Aura: a complicated heist noir film of spooky mystery, escape and reinvention
Fabián Bielinsky, “El Aura / The Aura” (2005) While promoting this film, Fabián Bielinsky died from a
Category: Latin American Films (Spanish language)
Reviews of Spanish-language films from Latin America (Mexico, Caribbean area, Central America, South America). Reviews of Spanish-language films from United States may be included here.
Latin American Films (Spanish language)
Everybody has a Plan: slow-burn character study burdened by hokey plot twists and themes of identity, choice and responsibility
Ana Piterbarg, “Todos tenemos un Plan / Everybody has a Plan” (2012) Ah, don’t we
Latin American Films (Spanish language)
No: historical drama lacks passion and the full context of Pinochet 1988 referendum
Pablo Larraín, “No” (2012) Set in late Pinochet-era Chile when the old dictator general, under
Latin American Films (Spanish language)
Simon of the Desert: film of a saint dehumanised by his own self-righteous hypocrisy and pride
Luis Buñuel, “Simon of the Desert / Simón del Desierto” (1965) Buñuel skewers again institutional religion
Latin American Films (Spanish language)
The Exterminating Angel: satire on bourgeois hypocrisy and human inability to overcome oppression
Luis Buñuel, “The Exterminating Angel / El ángel exterminador” (1962) So far everything I have
Latin American Films (Spanish language)
The Motorcycle Diaries: road trip through South America is a hard slog
Walter Salles, “The Motorcycle Diaries” (2004) A film about two guys in their 20s riding on
Latin American Films (Spanish language)
Pan’s Labyrinth: film of dark fantasy, horror and historical drama that inspires hope and courage
Guillermo del Toro, “Pan’s Labyrinth” (2006) This is an excellent film that successfully combines dark