Centro de Producción de Cortometraje
The Fall of the House of Usher 1981
After a long journey, Alain arrives at the Usher mansion to visit his old friend, Roderick Usher. Upon arriving, however, he discovers that Roderick and his sister, Madeline, have been afflicted with a mysterious malady: Roderick's senses have become painfully acute, while Madeline has become nearly catatonic.
South Southeast: 2604 1974
A pair of spies disguised as tourists are stalked by mysterious figures in Mexico's most attractive locations.
Peasant Poets 1979
El borracho 1976
Elogio de la fruta 1980
The Language of Trees 1983
An exploration on Paz's poetry by Paz himself, his childhood, his ideas about love and the nature of art
3 mujeres 3 1976
Testimony of three Mexican women, Maria Teresa, Esperanza and Luz Maria. Each talks about their jobs, their personal and family relationships, their lack of freedom and the role of women in society in the 1970s.
The Big City 1975
A short film that takes us on a small auditory and visually remarkable journey through parts of Mexico City.
Song Dedicated to the World and Friends Who Accompany It 1972
A surrealist musical short, featuring folkloric dance and stark Mexican landscapes, in honor of the 1972 World Cup.
Día de México 1974
During the six-year term of President Luis Echeverría, a Mexico-United States coexistence day was organized in Washington. American children and adults flocked to the cathedral, where Mexican dancers performed regional dances. It was a day of folk music, dances, Mexican crafts and food exhibitions.
Teshuinada, semana santa Tarahumara 1979
Documentary about Tarahumara religious observances around Easter time.
Rooster travel 1986
Laura Pesce presents the story of a rooster that travels from the countryside to Mexico City, where through images, she is showing the daily life of the inhabitants of this city, the tianguis, the nightlife, the periphery of the city and the fairs.
Rigo, una confesión total 1979
Follow the real-life rags-to-riches story of acclaimed Mexican performer Rigo Tovar, a musical pioneer whose innovative combination of traditional cumbia rhythms, electric instruments and rock melodies propelled him from poverty to stardom. This documentary shows Tovar, who died in 2005, during the height of his popularity, and features interviews with family members and plenty of live concert footage.
Valley of Mexico 1976
Made in the urban area of the Valley of Mexico, this documentary presents a collage of images about the overpopulation, pollution and excessive growth of the big city. The accelerated and pulsating rhythm that passes and vanishes in the constant coming and going of vehicles and people.