Ana Ofelia Murguía
Also Known As: Ana Ofelia Murgía
Biography: Ana Ofelia Murguía was a Mexican actress with a long career in theater, film and television for more than 40 years. She is a graduate of the Theater School of the National Institute of Fine Arts and a student of the “father of Mexican theater” Seki Sano, which forged her for a fruitful career on stage. She received the Ariel Award for Best Female Co-Acting on four occasions for "Cadena Perpetua" (1979), "Los Motivos de Luz" (1986), "La Reina de la Noche" (1996), and the Ariel de Oro for lifetime achievement in 2011. She also won three times the Silver Goddess award for The Motifs of Light (1986), Written in the Body of the Night (2002), The Good Herbs (2011). In 2004 he received the silver Mayahuel for his career at the Guadalajara Film Festival, and in 2007 he obtained special recognition at the Lunas del Auditorio. Ana Ofelia Murguía voiced Miguel's great-grandmother in the Oscar-winning animated film Coco (2017).
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Mexico City, Mexico
Birthday: December 08, 1933
Deathday: December 31, 2023
Adult: No
Gender: Female
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Mexico, Mexico, ra, ra, ra!
Overview: Librado, an unemployed man, lives in a crowded small house with numerous children and relatives, is beaten for stealing a car antenna. His godmother and her children try to settle in his place. She then is arrested at a supermarket for stealing, however, she offers herself and volunteers a friend of hers for sex to the policemen so she can be released. She is a maid of an employee who acts subservient to his boss, a mid-level government employee at once servile who delivers speeches on sexuality in educational texts and then discusses the matter with his brother, a corrupt inspector.
Genres: Crime Drama Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1976-02-04
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What Do You Think?
Overview: Award-Winning filmmaker Paul Leduc (Frida, Naturaleza Viva, Reed: Insurgent Mexico, Barroco) directed this gritty musical drama about life in the ghettos of Mexico City during the 1980s. With a soundtrack of Mexican rock music, the camera takes the viewer through the streets, to rock concerts, and to the bars and clubs, where he exposes the hunger, repression, unhealthy conditions and violence in the marginal communities of Mexico's capital city.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1986-08-01
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La maceta
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2002-01-01
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The Humiliated
Overview: Four nuns are raped by a group of lepers. Although they all turn out to be pregnant, their status is hidden from them in the convent.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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The Heart of the Night
Overview: A young deaf-mute who lives and has intercourse with a blind man much older than she, inevitably attracts a shy driving instructor a strange, hallucinatory underworld, populated by those beings whose mutilation, impaired physical differences, have become rejected of society.
Genres: Thriller Mystery Romance
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1984-03-15
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Blue Eyelids
Overview: Marina wins a paradise vacation for two, but when she realizes that she has no one to bring along, she decides to invite a stranger named Victor. The pair soon discovers that true love depends more on compatibility rather than idyllic scenery.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2007-04-02
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Constelaciones
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Original Language: es
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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The Good Herbs
Overview: A young woman has to deal with her mother's degradation due to Alzheimer's disease.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2010-08-20
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Otilia Rauda
Overview: Otilia is both blessed with a body that is the epitome of feminine perfection and cursed by an ugly mole that mars her beautiful face.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2002-08-02
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One Man’s War
Overview: Anthony Hopkins plays an English medical doctor living with his family in Paraguay and treating the poor people from the surroundings, who has his life turned upside down when his son was mysteriously murdered in what could have been an attack to him since he's opposed to the military dictatorship of the country. The doctor and his family will take lots of risk while trying to prove that the government was involved in the murder.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-04-20
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The Queen of the Night
Overview: The legendary life of Mexican singer Lucha Reyes is the basis of this fictionalized biography ( or as director Arturo Ripstein puts it "an imaginary biography"). Lucha Reyes was an unconventional, and sexually liberated woman, most famous for her "cancion ranchera" style singing. Her story begins in 1939, where at 33 she still lived at home with her mother, Dona Victora, the madame of a renowned Mexico City whorehouse. Lucha marries the liberal Pedro Calderon and then buys a beggar's daughter. She becomes the mother to this child, Luzma. Lucha craves lasting love like junkies crave heroin. But for her loyal daughter, she never finds it and in the end no one can help her.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1994-09-07
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The Compass Is Carried by the Dead Man
Overview: A Mexican boy bound for Chicago tries to cross the border, but is the crowded wagon he rides in going the right way? An offbeat, allegorical odyssey that blends absurd humor with pastoral imagery. A young man and a dead man journey north through a subtly surreal desert landscape, picking up a wagonful of odd characters as they go in this darkly humorous satire of contemporary Mexico. Written by TIFF LAFF
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2011-10-22
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Naufragio
Overview: One woman lives waiting for her son who is a sailor. She hasn't seen him for years although he writes to her a lot. The woman shares the letters and her grief with a co-worker and friend. This last woman begins to idealize her friend's son.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1978-11-02
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Chido Guan, el tacos de oro
Overview: Street-punk drafted to soccer team, rises to stardom. Cuz he plays so good.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-15
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Life Sentence
Overview: After being released from jail, "Tarzan" Lira seeks to rebuild his life as a bank employee. Unfortunately, it might not be as easy as he thinks.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1979-08-09
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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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Gaby: A True Story
Overview: The life of Gaby Brimmer, a girl physically handicapped, who finally gets her goals of study and triumph.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-10-30
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Los confines
Overview: Mix magical universe of Juan Rulfo, in which Juan Preciado, "Pedro Paramo", located incestuous siblings "Talpa" while Juvencio Nava, of "Diles que no me maten", flee several men who pursue for killing Colonel Terrones.
Genres: Thriller Horror Fantasy Mystery
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1987-05-17
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Expiration Date
Overview: Ramona's compulsive life becomes a wreck when she finds out, after a long search that Osvaldo, her only son, has died.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2012-01-11
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Mexicano ¡Tú puedes!
Overview: Vicente and Carmen, are spouses, he works in a factory, although he is a womanizer and irresponsible; she sells cosmetics or fayuca. Both dream of owning a home. Vincent did not want to leave their neighborhood but after several discussions they decide to buy a land...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1985-09-11
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Esa mi Irene
Overview: A 43 minutes short film filmed in Mexico in 1975
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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Luces de la noche
Overview: On a whim, a retired gentleman decides to track down an old girlfriend from decades back.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-05-29
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Written on the Body of Night
Overview: A look back at a director's life with his neurotic mother.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-05-26
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El Viaje de la Nonna
Overview: A Mexican family, wanting to grant their Grandmother her last wish, embarks on a make believe trip to a small town in Italy ... in Mexico!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-02-07
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Luz's Motives
Overview: Luz is in jail, accused of murdering her own children. Her husband and her mother-in-law say she killed them in cold blood. Dr. Rebollar tries to help the woman, but she refuses to remember anything. Luz thinks of jail as the purgatory: it's only one step to reach the Heaven.
Genres: Drama History Crime
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1985-01-02
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El mar muerto
Overview: There is a blackout in Mexico City. In the darkness some people are abandoned by God (their conscience) and commit a transgression (murder and infidelity). When the lights come on, conscious of what they have done, they must atone for their sin.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-11-29
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The Last Call
Overview: Turmoil becomes the order of the day when a Mexican theatrical company begins its rehearsals of absurdist philosopher Albert Camus's “Caligula” for an influential upcoming international theater festival.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2013-03-03
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Pachito Rex: I'm Leaving but Not for Good
Overview: The attack on a popular singer known as Pachito -who becomes the favorite candidate to win the presidential election in an imaginary Latin American country- is the starting point of several stories, including: the alleged murderer, a police officer investigating the disappearance of the murdered body and an architect hired to design the mausoleum to the memory of the possible dictator.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-11-09
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Las asesinas del panadero
Overview: Mexican feature film
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Bandidas
Overview: When a ruthless robber baron takes away everything they cherish, a rough-and-tumble, idealistic peasant and a sophisticated heiress embark on a quest for justice, vengeance…and a few good heists.
Genres: Action Comedy Western Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-01-18
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The Waterwheel
Overview: In a small town, time stops for a father who has lost his son.
Genres: Animation Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2013-04-25
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The Rider of Divine Providence
Overview: The bishop of Culiacan and three priests are dedicated to investigate the alleged miracles of Jesus Malverde, a bandit deceased at the end of XIX century who is said, stole from the rich and gave to the poor; which is enough reason for the locals to venerate him.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1991-09-18
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Morena
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1995-01-01
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Goitia: A God for Himself
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Compassionate Sex
Overview: Dolores is a mature and kind woman whose husband abandons her because he can't stand her uncanny generosity. Desperate to get her husband back, she devotes her life to works of charity, which is to go to bed with the other men of the town. Dolores, now "Lolita", becomes so famous that all men seek out her help now. It is through her compassionate sex that she brings back the colour and the happiness to a town that was immersed in sadness. Written by HoMordomo.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-06-30
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Walking Vengeance
Overview: Frantic to be free of Felix, her wealthy but drunken and violent drug-lord husband, Ana tricks her fresh-from-prison sister, Aurora, and two other ex-partners in crime into coming to her aid. Now that their crew is reassembled, the women begin planning a heist that will rid Ana of Felix and net them enough cash to be set for life.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2008-10-31
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El edén
Overview: A conservative businesswoman promises her dying husband to bring their son, long-absent and whose whereabouts, is unknown back home. The clues lead to El Edén, a male brothel dressed as a gym. Despite the fact that he refuses to return, she, accustomed to achieving what she sets out to do, will use all her weapons to recover what is her own.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2004-03-24
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A Good Death Beats a Dull Life
Overview: The women of a prosperous provincial family hide unsuspected secrets which range from the entanglements of love to murder for mercy or for greed. The story of these eccentric women combines love, potions, black humor and death.
Genres: Comedy Drama Thriller
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2006-04-07
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I Miss You
Overview: This is the story of Javier, a 15 year old Argentinean who left for Mexico carrying the drama of his missing brother, prematurely deprived of his parents, and bearing the weight of collective blame.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2010-09-24
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Zuzanka's Game
Overview: Mexican feature film
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1970-01-01
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Nobody Will Speak of Us When We're Dead
Overview: A hit man searches for an alcoholic prostitute who has witnessed a crime and fled to Madrid.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1995-10-05
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The Heist
Overview: In Mexico City's infamous Lecumberri prison, three drug-addicted convicts celebrate getting drugs from one of their the mothers. They are found out and locked up in the "apando," the dreaded punishment cell. Protests over the treatment of those held in the cell lead to a bloody confrontation.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1976-08-05
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His Most Serene Highness
Overview: This historical drama depicts the waning days of the life of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, who waged a war against the United States that ultimately cost his nation half of its territory
Genres: History
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2000-08-17
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De muerte natural
Overview: Four women get mad at a bakery while they recall their lives at their neighborhood.
Genres: Crime Thriller Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1996-08-09
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My dear Tom Mix
Overview: Joaquina is aging in a small Mexican village in the 1920s. Her life is boring and she spends her days dreaming of her hero, cowboy Tom Mix. Everything Joaquina wants is to meet him. Her life changes when a bunch of bandits appears nearby. It's time for Tom Mix to stop the thieves and fulfill Joaquina's dreams of adventure.
Genres: Western Action Adventure
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1992-12-25
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Amber
Overview: Old Max remembers the time as a child when he was taken to the jungle where he met a prophet, a circus man and other weird characters.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1994-08-28
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Ave María
Overview: In the colonial New Spain Ana is a missionary who decides to support the indigenous people.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1999-11-20
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El águila descalza
Overview: Shmuck makes a superhero costume, rides his bike to crime scenes. He gets involved with something big involving US capitalists taking over local Mexican businesses.
Genres: Drama Comedy Crime
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1971-12-08
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The Prophet Mimi
Overview: Childhood trauma and religious repression causes little boy to grow up and murder .
Genres: Drama Thriller Horror
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1973-12-27
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A Middle Class Married Couple Afternoon
Overview: An elderly couple spends together the afternoon in their living room. Suddenly she breaks the silence.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1997-10-01
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Coco
Overview: Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
Genres: Family Animation Music Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-10-27
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The Black Widow
Overview: Intrigues and secrets come together because of a woman, who has the protection of the parish priest.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1977-08-17
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The Eve
Overview: Aging politicians who have faded from the public eye hold a cocktail party to celebrate one friend's appointment to the President's Cabinet. Illusions are indulged, illusions are shattered.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1982-10-07
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Para servir a usted
Overview: Working-class dude gets a gig as a waiter doing banquet service, and loses his moral compass through his contacts with decadent rich folk.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1971-03-11
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Dune
Overview: In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-12-14
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Lost Objects
Overview: Juan and Pilar return to Mexico City on the same train. Destiny cross their paths in a taxi stop, off the train station. A cab arrives and they take each other's baggage by mistake. After that, they spend two days looking for each other, trying to recover their stuff. In the meantime, Juan reads Pilar's diary and she listens to his thoughts recorded on tape. Love begins to grow between these two proper strangers.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1992-07-11
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Las Poquianchis
Overview: During the mid-1970s, in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, authorities discover a clandestine burial ground. The corpses are from murdered prostitutes. The suspects are three sisters known as "Las Poquianchis".
Genres: Crime Drama History Horror
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1976-11-17
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Maria of My Heart
Overview: Héctor and María meet again after eight years of not seeing each other. She works as a magician in cabarets and he robs houses. María convinces Héctor to become a magician and work together. Life seems to smile on them until one day, when Maria travels to another city, the couple's situation will be overshadowed by an unfortunate event.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1979-05-17
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Esmeralda Comes by Night
Overview: The husbands of a charismatic nurse devise a plan to free her from prison when she is arrested for being a polygamist.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1997-09-05
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Intimacy
Overview: A Mexican romance by Dana Rotberg.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Tear This Heart Out
Overview: A young girl recounts her girlhood and eventual marriage to a general of the Mexican revolution. by one of the most outstanding writers of the new feminist Mexican literature, it is at once a haunting novel of one woman's life and a powerful account of post-revolutionary Mexico from a female perspective.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2008-09-12
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Pedro Páramo, el hombre de la Media Luna
Overview: Juan Preciado, son of Pedro Páramo, goes to Comala to claim his inheritance; but when he arrives he finds an abandoned and sinister town, inhabited by mysterious voices and whispers…
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1978-08-10
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Dying in the Gulf
Overview: The story of the oil leader Lázaro Pizarro, of his political and personal wars, the use of crime to settle conflicts and the course of his power between the basements and the domes of Mexican politics, have a narrative record made in the Gulf of accuracy and dexterity
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1990-03-08
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'Ora sí ¡tenemos que ganar!
Overview: Subjugated by power, the workers of a mining town organize clandestinely.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1981-10-22
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The Garden of Eden
Overview: Tijuana is a mystical city and the scene of different stories, where the characters search for meaning in their lives.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1994-03-01
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Maten al León
Overview: A pilot is called back to his homeland, the Latin American republic of Arepa, by the rich islanders to participate in a complot to kill the dictator known as El León (The Lion).
Genres: Drama Adventure Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1977-01-27
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Free Love
Overview: Two single women share an apartment, work together, and sometimes swap boyfriends. None of their romantic attachments seem quite as stable or enduring as their friendship.
Genres: Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1978-08-09
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La caja
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Original Language: es
Release Date: 2003-03-21
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