- “Voces inocentes” (Innocent Voices): Based on true events, this film is set during the Salvadoran Civil War and follows the story of an 11-year-old boy forced to join the army.
- “La Búsqueda” (The Search): This dramatic film tells the story of a newspaper editor searching for his missing wife during the civil war while navigating the danger and chaos of the time.
- “El Salvador” (The Savior): Directed by Oliver Stone, this film explores the political landscape of El Salvador during the 1980s and depicts the experiences of journalists covering the conflict.
- “Óscar Romero” (Romero): This biographical film portrays the life of Archbishop Óscar Romero, a prominent advocate for human rights and social justice in El Salvador who was assassinated in 1980.
- “Memorias del desarrollo” (Memories of Overdevelopment): Set in both Cuba and El Salvador, this film follows the life of a Cuban expatriate who reflects on his experiences in both countries.
- “Aquí y Allá” (Here and There): This poignant drama tells the story of a man who returns to his village in El Salvador after working in the United States and struggles to reintegrate into his community.
- “Innocent Voices” (Voces inocentes): A Salvadoran production, this film provides a harrowing portrayal of the civil war through the eyes of a young boy forced to become a soldier.
- “El Norte”: Though primarily set in Guatemala, this film also depicts the journey of two siblings from Guatemala to the United States, passing through El Salvador along the way.
- “Un secreto en la caja” (The Cornfield): Set in a rural village, this film explores the disappearance of a young girl and captures the social dynamics and tensions within the community.
- “La Palabra de Pablo” (Pablo’s Word): Based on a true story, this film follows a young boy who sets out to find his father, who has gone missing during the war.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in El Salvador
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