Diego Luna
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In his quest to build a drug empire in the 1980s, Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo takes the helm of the Guadalajara Cartel, unifying traffickers. Meanwhile, DEA Agent Kiki Camarena moves his wife and young son from California to Guadalajara to take on a new post. As Camarena gathers intelligence on Felix and becomes more entangled in his mission, a tragic chain of events unfolds, affecting the drug trade, and the war against it, for years to come.
2) Milk
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His life changed history. His courage changed lives. Harvey Milk is a middle-aged New Yorker who, after moving to San Francisco, became a Gay Rights activist and city politician. On his third attempt, he was elected to San Francisco's Board of Supervisors in 1977. His election makes him the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in the United States. The following year, both he and the city's mayor, George Moscone, were shot to death...
3) Elysium
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"In the year 2154, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy, who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on a overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Delacourt ... will stop at nothing to preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium--but that doesn't stop the people of Earth from trying to get in by any means they can"--Container.
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A Michael Jackson impersonator (Diego Luna) performs on Paris streets. At a retirement home show, he falls for a beautiful Marilyn Monroe look-alike (Samantha Morton) who suggests he move to a commune of impersonators. There he finds everyone prepping for the commune's first-ever gala: Abe Lincoln, Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Stooges, the Queen, the Pope, Madonna, Buckwheat, Sammy Davis Jr...and also Marilyn's daughter Shirley Temple and her...
5) Open range
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Four men who are trying to escape their pasts drive cattle and live off the land on the open range. When a ruthless rancher tries to run them out of town, they must fight for their very existence, justice and a dissappearing way of life.
6) Frida
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Salma Hayek is triumphant in this biographical movie of an exceptional woman who lived an unforgettable life—Frida Kahlo. A product of humble beginnings, Frida earns fame as a talented artist with a unique vision. From her enduring relationship with her mentor and husband Diego Rivera, to her scandalous affairs, Frida's uncompromising personality would inspire her greatest creations.
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Armando Alvarez has lived and worked on his father's ranch in Mexico his entire life. As the ranch faces financial strains, Armando's younger brother Raul shows up and pledges to settle all his father's debts. It seems that Raul's success as an international businessman means the ranch's troubles are over, but when Armando falls for Sonia, and Raul's business dealings turn out to be less than legit, the Alvarez family finds themselves in a full-out...
8) Frida
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The life of artist Frida Kahlo, from her humble upbringing to her worldwide fame and controversy that surrounded both her and her husband, Diego Rivera.
9) Book of life
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The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
10) Cesar Chavez
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The story of the famed civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to people. He inspired millions of Americans who never worked on a farm to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual₂s...
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Dos adolescentes emprenden un viaje loco al campo con la seductora Luisa, de 28 años. Luisa los educa en los puntos más finos de la pasión, pero puede que el deseo de los adolescentes para ella destruirá su amistad para siempre.
Two teens set off on a wild cross-country trip with seductive, 28-year-old Luisa. Lisa schools them in the finer points of passion, but will their mutual desire for her destroy their friendship forever?
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From the rural banana plantation where they play soccer for the village team to the big city stadiums, two brothers have become rivals and battle each other on opposing sides. When a talent scout gets stranded in their tiny town, brothers Beto and Tato are discovered. They are whisked away to Mexico City to play for the big leagues where they quickly achieve fame. Beto is nicknamed 'Rudo' for his hotheaded goalkeeper style and Tato is called 'Cursi'...
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Résumé: Comédie dramatique. Tenoch Iturbide, fils d'un riche politicien, et Julio Zapata, issu d'une famille de la classe moyenne, sont des amis inséparables, tous deux âgés de 17 ans. Lors d'un mariage, profitant de l'absence de leurs petites amies parties en Europe, les adolescents en rut draguent Luisa, une Espagnole de 28 ans qui a épousé un cousin éloigné de Tenoch. En blague, ils proposent de lui faire voir une plage magnifique nommée...
15) Drama/Mex
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Two interlaced stories unfold over the course of the same long, hot day in the once lush and now decadent resort town of Acapulco. The first involves the beautiful and cool Fernanda, who is forced to deal with the sudden emergence of her ex-lover, Chino. Her boyfriend, Gonzalo, must now compete with the intense sexual tension Fernanda and Chino share. The second story concerns Jamie, an office worker with hidden indiscretions, attempting suicide in...
17) Blood father
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Non-stop action in this dynamic thrill ride. Estranged teenage daughter is targeted by a drug cartel, ex-convict John must call upon connections from his criminal past to save his daughter's future.
18) Fade to black
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After a failed marriage and career, Orson Welles travels to Italy, where he is swept up in intrigue, deceit, and romance when he falls for a woman whose stepfather is murdered.
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Criterion collection volume 723
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A pair of horny Mexico City teenagers from different classes who, after their girlfriend's jet off to Italy for the summer, are bewitched by a gorgeous older Spanish woman they meet at a wedding. When she agrees to accompany them on a trip to a faraway beach, the three forms an increasingly intense and sensual alliance that ultimately strips them both physically and emotionally bare.