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A Place Called Chiapas Director Nettie Wild travelled through the Mexican province of Chiapas to investigate the status of the Zapatista uprising that broke out in 1994. The crew meet the Zapatista leader, Subcommander Marcos, and see evidence that the country's problems will not be resolved easily. A unique and balanced documentary on the obstacles faced by…    more      Aguirre, the Wrath of God Based on the journals of Brother Gaspar de Carvajal, AGUIRRE, THE WRATH OF GOD is director Werner Herzog's hallucinatory tale of Spanish colonialists searching for El Dorado, the legendary city of gold, in 16th-century Peru. When the travellers reach an impasse, a scouting party is assembled to search for any traces of the mythical empire…    more      Aventurera In this classic Mexican film, a beautiful exotic dancer (Ninon Sevilla) takes on a dreadful life of prostitution after becoming depressed over the death of her father. Seemingly, however, not all is lost when she meets and falls for a handsome man with a strange and mysterious past. Alberto Gout's wildly inventive film is a must-see for…    more      Calzonzin Inspector Based on the comic strip "The Super- Machos," Alfonso Arau's (LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE) film takes place in the town of San Garabato, Mexico. A stranger arrives in town, only to have everyone mistakes him for a federal inspector whom they have been waiting for. The townspeople make him a hero because they want him to do good things for…    more      Casa de los Babys A group of six women from the United States, each of whom wants to adopt a baby, are checked into a hotel in South America waiting for the paperwork to go through. As their wait stretches on for weeks, they each get to know each other, sharing their hopes and fears. Meanwhile, the film explores every layer of people who are effected by…    more      Conquest The demon sorceress Ocron has shadowed the sun with the strength of her will, and the once peaceful Land of Cronos lies in darkness. Only two warriors, Ilias and Maxz, can save the world from her evil sorcery. Legendary Italian horror maestro Luco Fulci is at the helm, joined by equally revered composer Claudio Simonetti, best known for…    more