Arturo Ripstein Movies

Friends of Luis Buñuel discuss the director while Buñuel mixes drinks and entertains friends in his home.

A woman seeks help from one of her bigamous husband's killers to transport his corpse back to her home.

This documentary explores key moments in the life of writer Juan Rulfo, with artists such as Werner Herzog and Eduardo Galeano reflecting on his work.

"Nazarín is a Quixote of the priesthood " "Among the films I have made in Mexico, Nazarin is one that I prefer." "As inexplicable as the...

Deceived over and over again by the whole world, a woman does not want to give up in the face of life's adversities.

Documentary following Gloria Contreras, a dancer, choreographer and pedagogue, as she manages her own dance company.

Directed by Arturo Ripstein

A novelist travels to the country to learn the problems of a friend's shy son and runs into an intruder.

Two dark-comedy stories involving blackmail, murder and love triangles in Rio de Janeiro

Set in Mexico City, Mentiras Piadosas is the doomed love story of Clara and Israel. She is a health inspector and he is an herb merchant, who is...

Documentary about a Mexico City prison, notorious for holding political prisoners and for civil rights abuses committed there.

A singer is on the run from the law and a criminal gang. She takes refuge at a hotel where she finally reveals a complex story of betrayal and...

The haunting story of a child left in the care of a clown.