Movies that capture the atmosphere of the city.
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Santa (1932)
Mexico’s first talkie tells the story of a blind pianist who falls in love with Santa, a lady of the night. Directed by silent film star Antonio “Tony” Moreno.
Nosotros Los Pobres (1948)
Melodrama that was a smash box-office office hit. Chronicles the trials of city life for a poor carpenter unjustly accused of murder.
Los Olvidados (1951)
Social realism and surrealism blend to show that “behind every beautiful city are poor children” in one of the top movies of Mexican cinema. Won best director for Spanish filmmaker Luis Buñuel at Cannes.
El Patrullero 777 (1978)
Urban comedy starring beloved Spanish-speaking comic actor Cantinflas. Cantinflas plays a Mexico City cop who gets in trouble for the hands-on way he tries to solve local problems on his beat.
Callejon de los Milagros (Midaq Alley) (1995)
The ultimate portrait of life right in the heart of Mexico City’s center, with Salma Hayek.
Amores Perros (2000)
A car crash in Mexico City links grim tales of dog fighting and infidelity, magazine publishing and supermodels, guerrilla fighting and hit men, illustrating inhumanity in the metropolis.
Frida (2002)
The story of painter Frida Kahlo and her hulking muralist husband Diego Rivera.
