Jorge Galván
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La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
1991-12-23
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
Overview: Originally produced for PBS's Great Performances Series, La Pastorela is a musical retelling of the shepherds' journey to Bethlehem to see the Christ Child. We see the tale through the eyes of a modern young girl, the oldest child in a large rural Tex-Mex family. During a surrealistic dream, which brings to mind "The Wizard of Oz," the young chicana makes a fantastical journey with the shepherds and along the way; witnesses the triumph of God's Angels over Satan's diablo's. Full of drama, comedy, fantasy and wonderful music; this is a rare film the whole family can enjoy together.
Genres: Music Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-12-23
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Cartas a Elena
2012-06-08
Cartas a Elena
Overview: In the beautiful hills of the Copper Canyon in Chihuahua, Mexico, a young boy (Emilio) is adopted by the mailman (Teo). As part of their daily tasks, they not only deliver the mail but read letters to the villagers, as well as take dictation, since most are illiterate. Young Emilio quickly learns to read and write but feels saddened by the mostly difficult stories sent by relatives, that moved north to Denver, Colorado in pursuit of a better future. One day Teo becomes disabled and Emilio takes over the mail route and with great imagination, he changes the letters to happy and optimistic stories. Within days, the village is transformed. The elders, once hopeless, lonely and sad, are now happy and enthusiastic, enjoying the "supposed" success their loved ones write from the United States. But the enjoyment is short lived, as they realize that all the wonderful stories are the same...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-06-08
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El Anzuelo
1996-06-01
El Anzuelo
Overview: Filmmaker Ernesto Rimoch looks at the potent combination of love and ambition in this film about a couple who's so happy their daughter is marrying into a rich clan that they throw the best wedding ever, even if they can't afford it. When the father (Damián Alcázar) loses the money to pay for the musician, mayhem ensues. The film itself is made to look like a videotaping of the wedding, revealing who's responsible for the crime.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-06-01
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Once Upon a Time in Durango
2010-09-01
Once Upon a Time in Durango
Overview: In the plains of Durango, the old west town still exists where Mexican and foreign westerns used to be filmed. Old Antonio takes care of the place. One day, Gabriel Navárez, a 13-year-old boy from a small nearby community, secretly gets into the old west town and discovers a fascinating world.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-09-01
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In The Country Where Nothing Happens
2000-06-09
In The Country Where Nothing Happens
Overview: A crooked CEO is kidnapped and nobody cares enough to pay his ransom.
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Original Language: es
Release Date: 2000-06-09
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Wait for Me in Another World
2008-10-24
Wait for Me in Another World
Overview: Marcela is a young woman who lives in Mexico City, where she makes her living teaching ballroom dancing. Everything seems to be fine in her little world: she is hoping to start her own dance academy and has romantic plans. However, one day she finds out that something strange is happening at her parents house: an underground and latent discomfort grows week by week. Gloria, her mother, seems absent, talking about strange events far from her daily routine and experiencing memory lapses. Almost at the same time, Nacho, Marcela's father, loses his job and, with it, his self esteem. Marcela forgets about her own needs choosing instead to concentrate on her parents troubles and reestablishing family harmony.
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Original Language: es
Release Date: 2008-10-24
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Corazones rotos
2002-02-08
Corazones rotos
Overview: Many stories of families within an urban complex.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-02-08
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If I Never See You Again
1997-11-18
If I Never See You Again
Overview: Five elderly men form a music group and run away from the nursing home where they are interns with the hope of playing for an audience. They confront th city, the nursing home authorities, the police and all those who wish to destroy their dream which finally comes true when they are contracted to serve as musical background for strippers of a second class cabaret. In case i never see you again, is a movie about life, death, melancholy and the quest for happiness.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1997-11-18
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Hijos del viento
2000-06-16
Hijos del viento
Overview: As part of the conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards, Rodrigo, a Spanish shipwreck falls in love with Tizcuitl, the young and beautiful Aztec daughter of Nezuhual, king of Tlacopan, powerful under the emperor Moctezuma.
Genres: Adventure Drama Romance
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2000-06-16
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