Octavio Paz

Documentary about life and works Salvador Elizondo, a Mexican writer regarded as one of the creators of the most influential cult noirè, experimental and intelligent style literature in Latin America.

The film tells the story of Mauricio Fernandez, mayor of the wealthiest municipality in Latin America, located in the North of Mexico. He presents himself as a polemical figure who takes justice into his own hands in order to "clean" his municipality of the drug cartels' presence. Mauricio is a key character to better understand the present situation in Mexico and through the unusual views of this politician, the audience will be a privileged witnesses of an scenario where political tasks and excessive violence mingle with one another.

An exploration on Paz's poetry by Paz himself, his childhood, his ideas about love and the nature of art

An exploration on Paz's poetry by Paz himself, his childhood, his ideas about love and the nature of art

Drama written by Octavio Paz.

Assumpta Serna stars as the brilliant and beautiful poet Sister Juana Inés de la Cruz in this magnificent portrayal of 17th Century Mexico. In order to pursue her love of writing, Juana enters the convent and gains international renown. When the Inquisition comes, the local Vicereine becomes Juana's protectress and erotic muse, and soon begins a thrilling romance of startling passion and intensity.