- “Y Tu Mamá También” (2001) – A coming-of-age drama that follows two teenage boys and an older woman on a road trip to a remote beach.
- “Amores Perros” (2000) – Directed by Alejandro González Ińárritu, it is a multi-narrative drama exploring the lives of three characters whose paths cross in Mexico City.
- “Like Water for Chocolate” (1992) – A romantic fantasy film based on the novel by Laura Esquivel, it tells the story of a young woman’s love life intertwined with her passion for cooking.
- “Coco” (2017) – An animated film from Pixar that delves into Mexican culture and the tradition of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead).
- “Pan’s Labyrinth” (2006) – Although it is set in Spain, the combination of Guillermo del Toro’s fantastic storytelling and Mexican production makes it worth mentioning. A dark fairy tale that intertwines fantasy with the harsh realities of war.
- “Frida” (2002) – A biographical drama showcasing the life and art of the iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, played by Salma Hayek.
- “El Mariachi” (1992) – The first film in Robert Rodriguez’s “Mexico Trilogy,” it follows a musician who becomes embroiled in a case of mistaken identity, caught in the crossfire of a drug war.
- “Y tu mamá también” (2001) – This provocative road trip film portrays the experiences of two teenage boys who journey with an older woman and explore their deepening friendship.
- “The Mexican” (2001) – A romantic comedy crime film starring Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt, it revolves around an antique gun known as “The Mexican” and the various characters involved in its pursuit.
- “El crimen del padre Amaro” (2002) – Based on the novel of the same name, the film explores the corruption and hypocrisy within the Catholic Church in Mexico.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Mexico
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