MEXICAN CINEMA
Y TU MAMÁ TAMBIÉN
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Released in 2001.
This movie follows two teenage boys, Tenoch and Julio, and an older woman, Luisa, as they embark on a spontaneous journey across Mexico. Along the way, they confront desire, friendship, class differences, and their own emotional insecurities. The film blends coming-of-age themes with social commentary and a raw, intimate tone.
My rating: 10/10
AMORES PERROS
Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárratu. Released in 2000.
Set in Mexico City, the film tells three connected stories linked by a violent car crash. Each part explores themes of love, loss, cruelty, and survival through characters from very different social worlds: a young man caught in the criminal scene, a model whose life unravels after an accident, and a former guerrilla-turned-hitman seeking redemption. The film is raw, emotional, and stylistically bold, offering a powerful look at the harsh realities behind human relationships.
My rating: 9/10
GÜEROS
A film directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios. Released in 2014.
A coming-of-age road movie set in Mexico City during the 1999 student strike. Shot in black-and-white, the film follows a rebellious teenager, Tomás, sent to live with his older brother and his roommate. Together, they embark on a journey across the city to find a nearly forgotten Mexican rock musician their late father once admired. Blending humor, social commentary, and a self-aware cinematic style, Güeros explores youth, identity, and the search for meaning in a chaotic urban landscape.
My rating: 8.5/10
