Mexican Cinema Classics

[arsaib4]

*Available on U.S. DVD from Cinemateca/Facets. Extras include two trailers and a photo gallery.

*U.S. theatrical release date: August 23, 1936.

[jason]

Los Olvidados (1950) is one of my all-time favorites, directed by Luis Bunuel when he was in exile from Spain. Imagine City of God but set 50 years earlier in Mexico City. Just as powerful. It's a shame it's not available on DVD.