The story of a passionate love between La Caponera, a palenque singer, and possessor of a gift that gives luck to the man who accompanies her, and Dionisio, a strange and introverted town crier, as they wander from fair to fair through the center of the country.

"Faith-healer" develops a cult-like following in 1920s Jalisco.

In this avant-garde puppet movie, a transfusion of imagery takes the viewer on a merry-go-round of surrealism. A cow becomes the centerpiece of a satire-comedy that explores the secret formula of life through poetry and satire.

Dispossession is a documentary film released in 1960 that depicts the struggles and displacement of indigenous communities. It showcases the historical and ongoing injustices faced by these marginalized groups, highlighting the impact of colonization and land dispossession. Through testimonies and archival footage, the film presents a compelling narrative of resilience and resistance against oppressive systems.

Adaptation of Juan Rulfo's classic short tale "La herencia de Matilde Arcángel". Tranquilino Herrera, a man of the time of the Mexican Revolution, tells the story of her beloved, Matilde Arcangel, who was stolen from him by his boss, from whom he gives birth a child.

Carrying his son on his back, a man travels from place to place looking for a doctor to treat the sick boy. As they journey, the indio father tells the boy stories to keep him distracted. These stories reveal the life of native peoples in Mexico, both in the countryside and in cities, and they shed light on characteristic beliefs and rituals.

The story of a native Mexican who wants to kill a man.

Produced on a grand scale, the Mexican Talpa relates the simple story of two brothers. The older of the siblings, Tanilo (Victor Manuel Mendoza) is a well-to-do family man; the other, Estaban (Jamie Fernandez), is one step above a wastrel. When Tanilo is felled by illness, Estaban is forced to take over the family's blacksmith business. He also inaugurates a romance with Tanilo's attractive young wife Juana (Lilia Prado). Punishment is eventually doled out in a manner which suggests that God Himself is exacting retribution on the adulterous couple. Originally released at 87 minutes, Talpa was pared down to 73 minutes for American consumption.

¡Diles que no me maten! (1985) is a drama that tells the story of Juvencio, an old cowboy who is accused of a murder he did not commit. As he awaits his execution, he reflects on his life and the choices that led him to this moment. Through the eyes of Juvencio, the audience explores themes of betrayal, injustice, and the possibility of redemption. With its raw and emotional storytelling, this movie captures the harsh realities of rural Mexico.