Arturo Ripstein Movies

"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...

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.

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

Betty is visited by a strange salesman the day she is going away on a trip. He stays in the house as a series of bizarre events occur with his...

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

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

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

Homero Olmos, a famous television publicist known as "H.O." or "The Voice of Experience," is driving along a lonely road heading to Rio de Janeiro...

Many stories happen simultaneously through Internet. In the real world, people are lonely, isolated, desperate for finding love, friendship and...

A story where the Cristero Rebellion creates a story of love, passion, and betrayal. When the Federal Rosas and his lover arrive in a town, a local...

Documentary about the founding of Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl on the outskirts of Mexico City in the sixties.

Directed by Arturo Ripstein

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.