A closeted gay teen has to break through a daily routine that keeps him tied into a life full of fear and homophobia, even though the struggle eventually will take him to confront society itself.
Director: Adrián Vivar
These are the whispers of the last time two best friends were together one afternoon on the rooftop.
Director/Writer: Tavo Ruiz
Bernardo, an elderly Art History teacher who has recently retired and is mourning the loss of his wife, Cecilia, unexpectedly encounters Víctor, a piano player from his past. The two haven’t seen each other in nearly 40 years, rekindling a deep, possibly romantic connection as they navigate the complexities of their reunion.
Trio Amoroso (2019)
Director/Writer: Axel Barranco
Stars: Jovanaa Andrade, Yair Meija, Mauricio Orendain
It’s so crazy what some people is willing to do to get what they want.
‘Rotting in the Sun’ follows the collaboration between a depressed Sebastián Silva and lively Jordan Firstman, unraveling mysteries and critiquing societal norms in a darkly humorous exploration of sex, death, and Instagram culture. Explicit content and unexpected plot twists redefine the narrative dynamics, leaving viewers questioning who truly commands the spotlight.
Directed by Sebastián Silva
Set against the background of a broken U.S. immigration system, En Algun Lugar is a love story between two young men, Abel & Diego. When tragedy strikes and Diego’s immigration status is revealed, Abel and Diego discover the power of love during uncertain times.
Eden is the queer re-tale of Adam and Eve’s story in modern times. A visually striking story about first love situated in Berlin.
Directed by Tavo Ruiz
Luisa has a habit of bringing her dates home, irritating her son, Cesar. When Cesar invites his best friend Pablo over for a sleepover, Luisa’s flirtations become too much to bear, especially as Cesar has his own feelings towards Pablo.
Directed by Samuel Montes de Oca León
In order to move on, you must first forgive yourself.
Director: Patricio Arostegui Izquierdo
Felipe and Claudio have a unique relationship. Somehow destiny pulls them apart and sets Felipe on a journey where he will risk everything in his pursuit of happiness.
Director: Rodrigo Alvarez Flores
Ramin flees from persecution in Iran and ends up living in the limbo of exile, far from everything he knows, in the tropical port town of Veracruz, Mexico.
Director: Bani Khoshnoudi
A young man from rural Mexico with secret aspirations of being a drag performer is forced to choose between his parents and his dreams.
Director: Juan Gil Garcia
A young man living in rural Mexico loves in secret. In order to live truthfully, he must overcome his mother, his lover’s fiancée, and the traditional community that surrounds him.
Director: Jesús Canchola Sánchez
Juan is about to come out so he is struggling to introduce Carlos as his boyfriend in the middle of a family Christmas dinner.
Director: Pablo Vázquez
Nilanj Cinemas presents a Spanish Short film ” Rico” as part of *The Pandemic Shorts* season for the “Varta Re Varta” Web series. Rico was directed and Produced via zoom and recorded on the Phone in Mexico City, Mexico. The film was recorded during the lockdown of 2020.
Set in Mexico City over the course of a single day, this film is based on the true story of an older man’s decision to accept his homosexuality. Told without any dialogue, Vapor is a cinematic exploration of shame, catharsis, and ultimately, transcendence.
Director: Kaveh Nabatian
Alejandro is a insecure teenager who is in love with Javier but he does not like him back. One day in a museum visit, Alejandro asks a magic Maya stone the wish of being in a relationship with Javier, his wish will come true but not in the way he was expecting.
Director: Axel Barranco
As Camilo, a traditional rower in Xochimilco, explores his sexuality he fears being outed and decides to run away.
Director: Santiago Zermeno
An insecure geek tries to have a one-night stand with a guy he met through a dating app. When his roommate interrupts them, he will have to try and rescue what’s left of the evening.
Director: Chucho E. Quintero
Stars: Pedro Pablo Rodríguez, Rubén Santiago, David Guevara
The beautiful and erotic Bramadero finds Hassen and Jonás on the outskirts of Mexico City. Away from it all, they’ve found a spot where they can seduce one another and merge nto one; where sex becomes desire, desire becomes love, and only death will separate them.
Director: Julián Hernández
Stars: Sergio Almazán, Cristhian Rodríguez
