Mariela Artiles of Candella Films selects her favourite shorts to celebrate the 25th anniversary of IMCINE, the Mexican Film Institute.

  • LA NAO DE CHINA
    Dir Patricia Arriaga MX 2004 10 mins
    An artist who is going blind orchestrates his desired final vision.
  • LA MESA SERVIDA
    Dir Kenya Márquez MX 2000 15 mins
    One man’s battle to protect two little pigs.
  • SILENCIO PROFUNDO
    Dir Gustavo Loza MX 2001 16 mins
    Two young Cuban boys, a rubber ring, a vast ocean, the American Dream, and the search for a father.
  • EL OTRO SUEÑO AMERICANO
    Dir Enrique Arroyo MX 2004 10 mins
    Teen Sandra attempts to cross the U.S. border in order to improve her life.
  • EL PEZ DORADO
    Dir Patricia Arriaga MX 2003 10 mins
    In a Mexico City Chinese restaurant, a goldfish silently observes the clientele.
  • SEÑAS PARTICULARES
    Dir Kenya Márquez MX 2007 12 mins
    When Ramona’s son disappears, she reluctantly accepts his death. But then she concludes Osvaldo is still alive.
  • HASTA LOS HUESOS
    Dir René Castillo MX 2001 12 mins
    This fantastic model animation brings the day of the dead to life!

Duration:
86 minutes

Languages:
Spanish

Country of origin:
Mexico