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- "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" (1948) Three out-of-work drifters (Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston and Tim Holt) stumble upon a hearty supply of gold in a remote area of Mexico.
- "Touch of Evil" (1958) Written by, directed by and starring Orson Welles, “Touch of Evil” is a 1958 film noir that takes place on both sides of the U.S.-
- "The Magnificent Seven" (1960) Boasting an all-star ensemble cast of Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, James Coburn, Brad Dexter and Horst Buchholz, “The Magnificent Seven” received generally positive reviews upon its release and even more acclaim with each passing year.
- "A Fistful of Dollars" (1964) Clint Eastwood’s first leading role and Sergio Leone’s first “spaghetti Western,” 1964’s “A Fistful of Dollars” is an unofficial (and unauthorized) adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's 1951 film “Yojimbo” and a certified classic.
Oct 16, 2024 · This is true for films that center around Mexico, showcasing its beauty, heritage, and stories. From heart-wrenching dramas to animated delights, these movies provide an authentic glimpse into Mexican life while delving into narratives featuring complex characters and universal themes.
- The Forgotten Ones. This movie, also known as The Young and the Damned, is a Mexican film made in 1950, capturing the raw life of marginalized youth in Mexico City.
- Amores Perros. Amores Perros marked Alejandro González Iñárritu’s directorial debut and shot Gael García Bernal to stardom. The film weaves multiple storylines around a single incident, earning critical praise and bagging an astonishing 95 million MXN (USD $5,383,503) at the box office, making it Mexico’s fifth highest-grossing film.
- Macario. Macario is a trippy Mexican flick from 1960, mixing horror, drama, and mystery. It follows a poor woodcutter, Macario, obsessed with his poverty and the fear of death.
- Y Tu Mamá También. Y Tu Mamá También (translated as And Your Mom Too) follows the story of two 18-year-old friends, Tenoch and Julio, on a spontaneous road trip with an older Spanish woman named Luisa.
- 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.
- And Your Mother Too [Y tu mamá también] (2001) And Your Mother Too [Y tu mamá también] (2001) is possibly the most famous film from the New Mexican Cinema movement.
- Roma (2018) Also by Cuarón, Roma (2018) is an intimate and heartbreaking story about a maid, Cleo, and the family for which she works. It is set during the 1970’s -a time of turbulent political movements in the country- in the Roma Colony, a rich area of Mexico City.
- Desperado [La balada del pistolero] (1995) Desperado [La balada del pistolero] (1995), is an action film by Robert Rodriguez, starred by Antonio Banderas and Selma Hayek.
- Like Water for Chocolate [Como agua para chocolate] (1992) If you are interested in Mexican art, you might have heard the term “magical realism.” Like Water for Chocolate [Como agua para chocolate] (1992) is a cinematographic adaptation of a novel by the same name, by Mexican author Laura Esquivel.
Known for it's beaches as much as it is for its Danger, Mexico has also played home to a number of great films. So what are the 10 best films set in Mexico? Let's explore.
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Sep 13, 2024 · These are the best Mexican films ever and how to watch them, from award-winning dramas by Alfonso Cuarón and Guillermo Del Toro to great comedies and romances.
