The most iconic and important films in the history of Mexican cinema

In recent years, Mexican films have made a place for themselves in the film industry around the world, with several major accolades raising the name of the country. And to celebrate the National Day of Mexican Cinema, these are the most important films in the country.

Rome

The most important Mexican film of recent years is the one directed by Alfonso Cuarón, ‘Rome’. Which was nominated for an Oscar, and which won in the Best Foreign Film and Best Director categories. It tells the story of Cleo, played by Yalitza Aparicio, a housekeeper who helps a mother take care of her 4 children. Available on Netflix.

Hell

Director Luis Estrada is known for his tetralogy of political satire, but the most popular is “Hell”, a Mexican film that won the Ariel Awards. The story follows Benjamín García, who is deported from the United States, and returns to his small town, where violence, corruption and the economy are at their worst. Available on Netflix.

Love dogs

Another of the most acclaimed national directors in the film industry is Alejandro González Iñárritu, who made his debut in 2000, ‘Love dogs’, One of the best Mexican films, with Gael García Bernal, and the protagonist of one of the three intertwined stories of this Oscar-winning film. Available on Netflix.

Herod’s Law

Once again Luis Estrada is repeated on the list, with another of the best Mexican films of the last century. We are talking about “La Ley de Herodes”, with Damián Alcázar, Perdro Armendáriz Jr., among others. This time the story is set in the year 1949, when a man becomes governor of a city, where corruption is the daily bread. Available on Netflix.

Macario

Simply a jewel that cannot be given up the celebration of Mexican cinema is ‘Macario’, one of the most important Mexican films in the country’s industry. Directed by Roberto Gavaldón, it is one of the first national productions to be nominated for an Oscar for best foreign language film. Available in Blim.

The forgotten

Although director Luis Buñuel was not Mexican, his masterpiece was recorded entirely with national production. ‘Los Olvidados’ is one of the best national films and tells the story of a group of young people in Mexico City, where the leader, Jaibo, causes unrest in his neighborhood. Available on full and free YouTube from the World Heritage site.