Arturo Ripstein Movies

A profile and history of film director Akira Kurosawa.

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.

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

Two wrestlers decide to go to a hotel in order to meet two prostitutes.

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

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

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

Narration of one of the bloodiest episodes of the Mexican national history, The Tragic Ten, beginning when General Victoriano Huerta sent to kill...

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

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

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...

Directed by Arturo Ripstein