veracruz

21 movies and shows

Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling

Thu, 12 Feb 2015

The life and struggles of Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph Maria of Habsburg-Lorraine (1832-1867), emperor of the Second Mexican Empire as Maximilian I of Mexico from 1864 to 1867 (under the wing of Emperor Napoleon III and the French Empire), his tragic confrontation with Mexican leader Benito Juárez, the defeat of the will and the end of a dream.

Silence Is Welcome

Wed, 15 Mar 2017

During the holidays, Amanda, trapped in adolescence, looks for a way to escape from the annoying family trip. While travelling, she realizes how her relationship with her family is progressively crumbling and her parents marriage is slowly falling apart. She sees it as a punishment, but does not suspect that with the imminent escalation of violence in Mexico this could be their last vacation together.

Los Hijos de Dios

Wed, 26 Oct 2022

1525. In the midst of the Spanish conquest of America, an idealistic friar plans, along with other soldiers of the crown, to escape from a devastating expedition that only seeks riches.

The Mermaid

Sat, 10 Aug 2024

A trip that the author makes to a distant beach trying to find the place where his grandfather made a painting years ago.

Along Came a Catdidate

Thu, 04 Jul 2013

When Sergio Chamorro and Daniel Cruz declared their cat Morris an eligible candidate in the municipal elections of Mexico's state of Veracruz, they thought of it as a joke. But the cat's surging popularity on social media made them reconsider. Now a leading candidate, Morris's political opponents are urging citizens not to vote for the feline.

Danzón

Thu, 27 Jun 1991

A telephone operator from Mexico City tries to support a family and her passion for popular dance.

Saved From The Waters

Sun, 07 Oct 2018

A biographical documentary about Moisés Avendaño, artist, athlete, sportsman, adventurer, and doctor from Veracruz, Mexico. Seen from his golden years, until his imminent encounter with Parkinson's disease, in the present.

100m Freestyle

Sat, 01 Jun 2013

Polo and Domingo spend their last days together between Ciudad Mendoza and Cordoba, in Veracruz, Mexico, before Domingo moves to another city for college. Domingo has to say goodbye to his girlfriend, Mina; while Polo deals with his feelings towards his best friend in the little time they have left.

Un Porrito

Sat, 23 Nov 2024

Light

Mon, 29 Sep 2025

A university professor on the verge of divorce and a new life is confronted with encounters that make him doubt his desires — and reality.

Old Well

Thu, 14 Nov 2024

Susana, a 10-year-old girl, lives with her father in a cabin located in the mountains of Veracruz, in the middle of a threatening tranquility. When Susanna finds and falls into an old well, she will discover a dark and heartbreaking secret about her family. She will no longer be the same.

Fireflies

Sun, 21 Oct 2018

Ramin flees from persecution in Iran and ends up living in the limbo of exile, far from everything he knows, in the tropical port town of Veracruz, Mexico. There his nostalgia and melancholy are confronted with new friendships, while he starts to rediscover his own desires.

Terpsícore

Fri, 24 Mar 2023

Ballet is a difficult task, Eva discovers it at the moment when a superior ballerina puts her to the test.

Andrea

Sun, 31 Dec 2023

A transgender girl runs away from home and is invited to live with a strange photographer who pushes her to help him pay his debts.

Mr. Turtle

Sat, 05 May 2018

Daniel Pérgules, known as “Kilos” is a turtle rescuer and animal rights activist. On his journey searching for turtle nests in the most remote parts of the beaches of Tecolutla, Veracruz, he remembers the day it all began, and how his work saved his life.