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Nena, saludame al Diego (2013)

Actors: Miguel Machalski (miscellaneous crew), Delfina Catala (producer), Marialejandra Martin (actress), Iair Said (actor), Ana Villa (actress), Alexander Leterni (actor), Sofia Bertolotto (actress), Cayito Aponte (actor), Vera Spinetta (actress), Ananda Troconis (actress), Andrea Herrera Catalá (director), Manuel Bauer (editor), Daniel Rodríguez Cegarra (actor), Valentina Martínez Añez (costume designer), Valentina Martínez Añez (writer),

Plot: Isabel, content chief of Culture Channel, which is in crisis due to low ratings, trusts that Sofia, her favorite daughter, will save her career by being the new image of the Venezuelan youth. However, Sofia, who has just returned from Spain where she studied journalism, has her own plans: She declares that she has found her true identity abroad, claiming that she is really Argentinean and she plans to travel south in order to become repatriated. That is the beginning of this unique and funny family 'war of independence' which will be shown through mass media and put the love between mother and daughter to the test.

De tu ventana a la mía (2011)

Actors: Álex Angulo (actor), Ramón Barea (actor), Peter Aalbæk Jensen (producer), Montxo Armendáriz (producer), Maribel Verdú (actress), Leticia Dolera (actress), María Alfonsa Rosso (actress), Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa (actor), Peter Garde (producer), Julián Villagrán (actor), Pablo Rivero (actor), Gabriel Latorre (actor), Roberto Álamo (actor), Luis Bermejo (actor), Fran Perea (actor),

Plot: Interwoven emotions and struggles of three women of different generations aiming to build the lives they desire, their own future, love and dreams. All of them lose the love of their lives and they will have to pursue their happiness and fight for their dignity in a dark and hostile word.

La mitad del mundo (2009)

Actors: Isaura Espinoza (actress), Roberto Fiesco (producer), Ignacio Guadalupe (actor), Armando Casas (producer), Fernando Becerril (actor), Luisa Huertas (actress), Antonio Monroi (actor), Lumi Cavazos (actress), Paulina Gaitan (actress), Jaime Ruiz Ibáñez (writer), Jaime Ruiz Ibáñez (director), Magda Vizcaíno (actress), Iliana Reyes (miscellaneous crew), Raúl Adalid (actor), José Juan Meraz (actor),

Kada kien su karma (2008)

Actors: José Alonso (actor), Óscar Figueroa (editor), José Sefami (actor), Blanca Guerra (actress), Gastón Melo (actor), Cristina Michaus (actress), Enoc Leaño (actor), Rocío Verdejo (actress), Alfredo Sevilla (actor), Khristian Clausen (actress), Jose Antonio Gaona (actor), Alejandro G. Alegre (actor), Paloma Arredondo (actress), Leon Serment (writer), Leon Serment (director),

Plot: Toda mujer abandonada ha soñado alguna vez con vengarse de su marido. El destino le regala a Eva (Blanca Guerra) esa posibilidad. Al cumplirse el primer año de haber huido para buscar el amor de una mujer más joven; Joaquín (José Alonso), su exmarido, tiene que regresar a la casa familiar temporalmente inválido. Eva será quien se encargue de cuidarlo. Una película donde nos reiremos del miedo que sienten las mujeres al abandono y los hombres a la impotencia.

¡Bang! (2006)

Actors: Cristián Arriagada (actor), Rodrigo Muñoz Cazaux (producer), Rodrigo Muñoz Cazaux (writer), Rodrigo Muñoz Cazaux (director), Andrea Carvajal (miscellaneous crew), Eduardo Banderas (producer), Eduardo Banderas (actor), Miguel Krstulovic (actor), Lorena Sepúlveda (editor), Sandra Arriagada (actress), Valeria Muñoz (miscellaneous crew), Raimundo Muñoz Cazaux (miscellaneous crew), Danko Tomicic (actor),

Piedras (2002)

Actors: Najwa Nimri (actress), Julián Teurlais (actor), Teresa Font (editor), Simón Andreu (actor), Antonia San Juan (actress), Pascal Gaigne (composer), Lola Dueñas (actress), Vicky Peña (actress), Manuel de Blas (actor), Ángela Molina (actress), Andrés Gertrúdix (actor), Francisco Ramos (producer), Daniele Liotti (actor), Ricardo García Arrojo (producer), Susi Sánchez (actress),

Plot: "In life, we first organize large stones (Piedras) such as love, friendship, family, and a career." In this way, we will find space between these to fit smaller stones, our small necessities. If you act in an inverse way, you will not have the room for larger stones. The five protagonists of my film are women who have not been able to organize the large "stones" in their lives. Ramón Salazar, Spanish director defines his first feature Stones in this way. The film tells the parallel, conflicting trajectory of five women: Anita, Isabel, Adela, Leire, and Maricarmen. All are endeavoring to remove the stones that insistently appear in their path or, worst, that are in their shoes. They are five Cinderellas in search of prince charming and a new chance in life.

Poniente (2002)

Actors: Álex Angulo (actor), Icíar Bollaín (writer), Antonio de la Torre (actor), Fernando Pardo (editor), José Coronado (actor), Antonio Dechent (actor), Margarita Fernández (miscellaneous crew), María Alfonsa Rosso (actress), Bina Daigeler (costume designer), Mariola Fuentes (actress), Chus Gutiérrez (writer), Chus Gutiérrez (director), Sebastián Haro (actor), Cuca Escribano (actress), Alberto González (actor),

Plot: After living in Madrid for many years as a teacher, Lucia returns to her hometown after her father's death results in the inheritance of his tomato farm. While fighting the community's racism toward the new illegal workers, Lucia falls in love with the farm's accountant, Curro, a man who shares her cause. The couple is forced to confront the racism of the town and as tensions come to head, they will have to make some decisions that could cost them everything.

La ciénaga (2001)

Actors: Graciela Borges (actress), Mario Pergolini (producer), Diego Guebel (producer), José María Morales (producer), Martín Adjemián (actor), Daniel Valenzuela (actor), Lita Stantic (producer), Mercedes Morán (actress), Lucrecia Martel (writer), Lucrecia Martel (director), Silvia Baylé (actress), Leonora Balcarce (actress), Matías Mosteirín (miscellaneous crew), Silvana Di Francesco (miscellaneous crew), Juan Cruz Bordeu (actor),

Plot: Chekhov in contemporary Argentina. Mecha and Gregorio are at their rundown country place near La Ciénaga with their teen children. It's hot. The adults drink constantly; Mecha cuts herself, engendering a trip to the hospital and a visit from her son José. A cousin, Tali, brings her children. The kids are on their own, sunbathing by the filthy pool, dancing in town, running in the hills with shotguns, driving cars without licenses. One of the teen girls loves Isabel, a family servant constantly accused of stealing. Mother and son, son and sisters, teen and Isabel are in each other's beds and bathrooms with a creepy intimacy. With no adults paying attention, who's at risk?

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Fotos (1996)

Actors: Simón Andreu (actor), Amparo Muñoz (actress), María Asquerino (actress), José Antonio Pérez Giner (producer), Carles Cases (composer), Julio Fernández (producer), Elio Quiroga (miscellaneous crew), Elio Quiroga (director), Elio Quiroga (writer), Gustavo Salmerón (actor), Miguel Molina (actor), Myriam De Maeztu (actress), Diana Peñalver (actress), José L. García Arrojo (producer), José L. García Arrojo (producer),

Plot: Azucena is 22 years old and lives with her mother, who, due to a past trauma, can no longer speak. Azucena works in a photography lab with her best friend Paqui, and has just broken up with her latest boyfriend Dani. Azucena lives in fear of sex and physical contact, hiding in her own sheltered world. Cesar, a plastic artist feels an obsessive attraction for Azucena, as a result, making her his inspiration. This obsession is painfully observed by Jacinto, the unstable artist's lover, who is himself involved in a violent and destructive relationship with Cesar. Cesar, blinded by passion for Azucena, tries to force himself on her one day while she is modeling for him. Azucena, feeling violated, flees the studio, leaving Cesar desolate. sees a vision, someone wishes to help her find her way and, in the process some answers. She finds herself going to a nightclub where she meets Narciso, a stripper at the club. The attraction between them is immediate, and for the first time, Azucena bares her body for a man and they make love. But Narciso harbors many secrets in his life, which will soon come to light. He has a sick, even monstrous relationship with his unbalanced parents, who will do all they can to destroy the love between their son and Azucena. She too, hides a dark secret in her past which has shaped her life. Sharing their secrets with each other reinforces the love between Azucena and Narciso, leading them towards a decision which could change their existences, allowing then to live their lives to the fullest. But Cesar, alone and blinded by the pain of being abandoned by Azucena, takes his life, despite efforts by Jacinto to save him. This even will bring unexpected results...

Gimlet (1995)

Actors: Abel Folk (actor), Ángela Molina (actress), Pedro del Rey (editor), Viggo Mortensen (actor), Lluís Marco (actor), Pep Cruz (actor), Mingo Ràfols (actor), Cristina Rodríguez (costume designer), Peter R. Adam (editor), Josep Linuesa (actor), Imma Colomer (actress), Jordi Boixaderas (actor), José Luis Acosta (writer), José Luis Acosta (writer), José Luis Acosta (director),

Plot: Julia runs a trendy bar in Barcelona. She treats men with caution, believing one can love too much and invite pain. She's been dating Pablo, one of her waiters. After his grisly murder (his heart is cut out), she receives anonymous messages and video tapes from a man who says he is in love with her. Another murder follows, the police give her 24-hour protection, and Pablo's replacement at the bar, the virile Antonio, seems to be attracted to her. As Julia's stalker closes in, she's on the verge of a nervous breakdown, then becomes almost serene. Leading the investigation is a police comisario who's eyes are covered as he awaits the completion of treatment. Will we see the murderer?