Country: Costa Rica

Direction Valentina Maurel

Cast Daniela Marín Navarro · Reinaldo Amien · Vivian Rodriguez · José Pablo Segreda Johanning

Synopsis I Have Electric Dreams (2022) follows the story of Eva, a young girl navigating the complexities of her parents' divorce. Her mother, intent on moving forward, plans to renovate their home and rehome the family cat, which has been acting...

Direction Hernán Jiménez

Cast Carol Sanabria · Carlos Luis Zamora · Anabelle Ulloa · Paulo A. Soto

Direction Antonella Sudasassi Furniss

Cast Daniella Valenciano · Leynar Gomez · Isabella Moscoso · Avril Alpízar

Synopsis The Awakening of the Ants (2019) follows Isa, a dedicated dressmaker residing in a quaint Costa Rican town with her family. Isa and her two daughters share a unique bond, particularly through their long, meticulously cared-for hair. Their hair is...

Direction Antonella Sudasassi Furniss

Cast Sol Carballo · Paulina Bernini · Juliana Filloy · Liliana Biamonte

Synopsis Memories of a Burning Body (2024) delves into the lives of three elderly women—68-year-old Ana, 69-year-old Patricia, and 71-year-old Mayela—who navigated their formative years in a time when discussing sexuality was heavily stigmatized. Raised under a veil of silence and...

Direction Hernán Jiménez

Cast Hernán Jiménez · Bárbara Jiménez · Andre Boxwill · Luis Fernando Gómez

Synopsis El regreso (2011) follows the journey of Antonio, a young man who finds himself back in Costa Rica after spending a decade away. His homecoming brings him face-to-face with poverty, crime, and the unfamiliar streets he once knew. He reconnects...

Direction Nathalie Álvarez Mesén

Cast Wendy Chinchilla · Daniel Castañeda · Ana Julia Porras · Flor Vargas

Synopsis Clara sola (2021) unfolds in the secluded confines of a Costa Rican village, where Clara, a 40-year-old woman with a reserved demeanor, embarks on a transformative journey. As she delves into a profound sexual and spiritual awakening, Clara seeks liberation...

Direction Laura Astorga

Cast Fernando Bolaños · María José Callejas · Valeria Conejo · Aura Dinarte

Direction Hernán Jiménez

Cast Hernán Jiménez · Noelia Castaño · Marina Gleezer

Synopsis About Us (2016) follows Diego, a hopeless romantic who is determined to mend his relationship with his long-term girlfriend, Sofía. He meticulously plans a romantic beach getaway to clear the air and propose to her. However, an unexpected encounter with...

Direction Paz Fábrega

Cast Rebeca Woodbridge · Raquel Villalobos · Erika Rojas · Daniela Arroio

Synopsis Aurora (2021) delicately explores the narrative of an unplanned pregnancy. Luisa, a 40-year-old architect, also conducts inspiring creative workshops for children. One day, she encounters 17-year-old Julia near the school restrooms, discovering that Julia is unexpectedly pregnant. Luisa chooses to...

Direction Hilda Hidalgo

Cast Eugenia Chaverri · Gustavo Sánchez Parra · Álvaro Marenco · Oscar Castillo

Synopsis Violeta at Last (2017) follows the journey of Violeta, a 72-year-old woman who embarks on a series of life-altering decisions. One of her new pursuits is learning to swim, a goal that symbolizes her determination to embrace change at this...

Direction Esteban Ramírez

Cast Adriana Álvarez · Edgar Román · Natalia Arias · Abelardo Vladich

Direction Manuel Lopez

Direction Ariel Escalante

Cast Carlos Ureña · Sylvia Sossa · Aris Vindas · Esteban Brenes Serrano

Synopsis Domingo And The Mist (2022) unfolds in a small community under siege by ruthless mercenaries, employed by a developer aiming to clear the area for a new highway. However, the land where Domingo resides holds a mysterious secret—a spectral presence,...

Direction Alexandra Latishev

Cast Liliana Biamonte · Javier Montenegro · Eric Calderón · Marianella Protti

Synopsis Medea (2017) follows the journey of María José, a 25-year-old woman navigating the mundane routines of university life, distant familial relationships, and alternative spaces where she pushes personal boundaries. Her world takes a dramatic turn when she encounters Javier, a...

Direction Esteban Ramírez

Cast Alejandro Aguilar · Natalia Arias · Rocío Carranza · Leynar Gomez

Direction Ivan Porras

Cast Marco Antonio Calvo Coronado · Vicky Montero · Patricio Arenas · María José Callejas

Synopsis El baile de la gacela (2018) follows the journey of Eugenio, a 72-year-old man who has always yearned to claim a prestigious prize. Although his aspirations as a football player went unfulfilled, he finds a new opportunity to chase his...

Direction Sofia Quiros

Cast Keha Brown · Smashleen Gutiérrez · Humberto Samuels · Hortensia Smith

Synopsis Land of Ashes (2019) follows the journey of Selva, a 13-year-old girl residing in a picturesque coastal town in the Caribbean. Following the abrupt vanishing of her sole maternal figure, Selva is compelled to care for her grandfather, who has...

Direction Pablo Ortega

Direction Esteban Ramírez

Cast Jorge Perugorría · Cuca Escribano · Maya Zapata · Roberto McLean

Direction Paz Fábrega

Cast Kattia González · Fernando Bolaños