Mitl Valdez
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Biography
Mitl Valdez (b. July 24, 1949) is a Mexican filmmaker and screenwritter. Valdez was born in Mexico City. He studied cinematography at CUEC (Centro Universitario de Estudios Cinematográficos), which he later directed from 1997 to 2004. He is best known for films such as Los confines (1987) and Los vuelcos del corazón (1996); the latter was chosen as one of the 100 Greatest Mexican Films by Somos magazine in 1994.
Known For
This documentary explores key moments in the life of writer Juan Rulfo, with artists such as Werner Herzog and Eduardo Galeano reflecting on his work.
One Hundred Years with Juan Rulfo
A man is on the run after taking revenge on his brother murder, but someone goes after him too
Tras el horizonte
Mix magical universe of Juan Rulfo, in which Juan Preciado, "Pedro Paramo", located incestuous siblings "Talpa" while Juvencio Nava, of "Diles que no me maten", flee several men who pursue for killing Colonel Terrones.
Los confines
Analytical view of one of the least reported conflicts of national cinema: the Cristero movement that developed in the regions of western Mexico between 1926 and 1929, highlighting the inability to be faithful to both the Church and the State.
Anyway, Juan is Your Name
1941, Jose Antelmo Cruz regrets his past while writing a novel and falling in love with a prostitute.
The Overturning Of The Heart
In a community of the Matlatzinca ethnic group, a teacher tries to integrate the inhabitants into the struggle of a guerrilla group.
Caminando pasos... caminando
Short documentary on Frida Kahlo's life, illness, art, love and death.
Frida Kahlo
Documentary showing how the growing number of U.S. Citizens living in San Miguel de Allende has caused problems for the local population and their traditions.