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- The Young and the Damned [Los olvidados] (1950) The Young and the Damned is one of the many masterpieces made by Spanish director Luis Buñuel. After his time working with Salvador Dalí in France, producing several foundational surrealist films, he emigrated to Mexico City, where he spent the rest of his life.
- Cronos [La invención de Cronos] (1993) Nowadays, Guillermo Del Toro has become one of the biggest film directors to ever come out of Mexico—together with Alfonso Cuarón and Alejandro González Iñárritu.
- Midaq Alley [El callejón de los milagros] (1995) Midaq Alley, by Jorge Fons, is considered one of the best Mexican films ever made. It tells a complex story that deals with love (particularly LGBT love) and the societal problems that abounded Mexico City during the nineties.
- Los Caifanes (1967) Los Caifanes, by Juan Ibáñez, follows two young lovers as they wander around Mexico City at night, discovering the many wonderful things the city has to offer.
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- Cineteca Nacional. Cinema, Movie Theater, Theater. Share. No film buff can visit Mexico City and not stop by the Cineteca Nacional, an architecturally impressive edifice that sits in the south of the city and houses a wealth of Mexican cinema history beneath its shiny modern façade.
- Hotel Condesa Cineclub. Cinema, Movie Theater, Theater. Share. You’d never imagine that the basement of a popular hotel could double as an awesome arthouse cinema, but that’s exactly the case with Mexico City’s Hotel Condesa.
- Cine Tonalá. Share. A multi-purpose venue, hosting cinematic endeavors, plays and concerts, Cine Tonalá in the edgy Roma Sur neighborhood of Mexico City is the perfect place to catch underrated, indie films in the capital.
- Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México. Hotel. Share. The Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México is one of the most beautiful attractions in an already pretty spectacular historic center.
Oct 15, 2024 · Mexico City, with its vibrant colors and bustling streets, serves as the perfect backdrop for many unforgettable films. This list showcases the best movies set in this dynamic capital, highlighting how each film captures the essence of Mexico City's rich culture, history, and energy.
- Leah Collins
Nov 27, 2017 · Walking around Mexico City it would seem its cinematic possibilities are endless. The city has set the stage for stories famous and forgotten with Hollywood stars and ordinary people. Here are eight films in which this surreal place is a character you are forced to pay attention to.
- Lydia Carey
Mexico has a vast array of untapped and underutilised filming locations, ranging from modern cities to remote natural landscapes, such as: The Copper Canyon: A group of six canyons in the Sierra Madre Occidental, with rugged, untouched beauty that makes for a unique and breathtaking filming location.
Sep 25, 2017 · While some films are supposed be set in other countries across the world, Mexico has such a rich diversity of landscapes and climates it has often served as a backdrop instead of distant and expensive productions in other places. Check out a few of the sites for yourself on your next trip to Mexico.
Rich in tradition and culture, Mexico City is also a mecca for film fans looking to relive movie magic. Here, we tour 13 iconic filming locations across the Mexican capital.
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