Arturo Ripstein Movies

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

The arrival of Aunt Alejandra triggers a series of nightmarish events that will put the life of a family at mysterious risk.

A plague is spreading through 16th century Mexico, and the Inquisition of the Roman Catholic Church is rooting out Jews, for they are believed to be...

Mama has four daughters in their late teens. some of them might be more interested in careers than husbands, but she's hoping she'll find a highly...

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

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

"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...

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...

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...

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

Perla, a prostitute and the star in a miserable cabaret in the docks, falls in love with a sailor without knowing that he is her brother. Tomasa,...

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

Directed by Arturo Ripstein

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