
Juan Villoro
Actor · b. 1956 · Mexico City, Mexico
Movies11
MovieHistoryDocumentaryThis documentary explores key moments in the life of writer Juan Rulfo, with artists such as Werner Herzog and Eduardo Galeano reflecting on his work.
- Movie5.0Documentary
Generously included as a bonus DVD alongside the 502-page Bolaño salvaje, a book of essays about and reminiscences on the Chilean novelist/poet published by the Barcelona-based Editorial Candy. Bolaño cercano [a difficult to translate title approximating something like Bolaño, Up Close and Personal], which offers up a sympathetic portrait of Bolaño as a loving family man and tireless reader and writer and teases with ever so brief glimpses of his personal library and countless spiral notebooks filled with rough drafts of his novels and poetry and even comic book-like drawings and illustrations.
Movie10.0DocumentaryDocumentary about the triumph of the Mexican National Team at the Olympic Games in London. Discover tales, stories and hear the different perspective of the Mexican team players. Have fun with this recognition of the 18 players who participated in the Olympic Games.
Movie6.2HistoryMusicFrom Diego Luna and Alejandro Fernandez, to Carla Morrison and Chavela Vargas, Duncan Bridgeman weaves a cinematic tapestry composed of original songs and insights from the most iconic artists and performers of contemporary Mexico. With striking visuals, the movie captures the rich diversity of Mexican geography, art, music, and culture. It is a rare look at the country's real identity, and an unparalleled celebration of what it truly means to be "Hecho en Mexico."
MovieDocumentaryJavier Espada's documentary about the making of Bunuel's masterpiece "Los Olvidados".
MovieDocumentaryA documentary that tries to explain the reason for the passion of the Mexican football fandom.
Movie6.9DocumentaryHistoryThe definitive chronicle of the best Mexican athlete in history. From his beginnings in Mexico's university team, his transcendental time in Spain's Real Madrid, his international falls and his very personal obsession for success.
MovieDocumentaryDocumentary about the life and work of abstract artist Manuel Felguérez; one of the most important Mexican painters and sculptors of the 20th century, and a benchmark of the Generación de la Ruptura (Breakaway Generation). At 87 years-old, Felguérez is a consecrated master who creates by starting from chaos, generating random shapes and spots, to later give them order and finally turn them into art.
El caos y el orden: Manuel Felguérez y su obra abstracta
Chaos and Order: Manuel Felguérez and His Abstract Work
2016
Movie7.9DocumentaryMusicA rock documentary, about the Mexican band Molotov, that focuses more in the political and musical context of Mexico rather than in the actual story of the band.
Gimme the Power
2012 · 34 votes
MovieDocumentaryDocumentary film about soccer and the passion it unleashes in a country qualifying for a world cup. During eight years of following the Chilean national team, the features and nuances that make up our society are reflected in both defeat and victory, trying to answer what mystery this sport has that makes it the most popular in the world.
Movie8.0DocumentaryAfter being kidnapped in Syria and witnessing the execution of a colleague, war correspondent Témoris Grecko returns to a Mexico submerged in violence and starts a chronicle of the 3 most dangerous years for mexican journalists, from 2015 to 2017.
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TV5.5Talk ShowConversando con Cristina Pacheco
1997 · 2 votes
TVDocumentaryMarcians
2017