Country: Guatemala

Direction Jayro Bustamante

Cast María Mercedes Coroy · María Telón · Manuel Antún · Justo Lorenzo

Synopsis Ixcanul Volcano (2015) follows the journey of Maria, a 17-year-old Mayan girl residing on the slopes of an active volcano in Guatemala. Her life is marked by an impending arranged marriage, a tradition that binds her to her community. Despite...

Direction Uli Stelzner

Synopsis La Isla: Archives of a tragedy (2009) delves into the aftermath of a massive explosion in Guatemala City's capital in July 2005, which unveiled the concealed historical archive of the National Police. The site, now the Police Academy, was once...

Direction Ana Bustamante

Direction Jayro Bustamante

Cast Juan Pablo Olyslager · Diane Bathen · Mauricio Armas · María Telón

Synopsis Tremors (Temblores) (2019) follows the journey of Pablo, who finds himself deeply in love with Francisco, leading him to depart from his deeply religious evangelical family in Guatemala City. However, his family, steadfast in their beliefs and loyalty, are determined...

Direction Jayro Bustamante

Cast Sabrina De La Hoz · Margarita Kénefic · María Mercedes Coroy · Julio Diaz

Synopsis La llorona (2019) follows the chilling tale of Alma and her sons, who were brutally murdered during Guatemala's armed conflict with the haunting words "If you cry, I'll kill you" echoing in their minds. Decades later, a criminal case is...

Direction César Díaz

Cast Armando Espitia · Emma Dib · Aurelia Caal · Julio Serrano Echeverría

Synopsis Our Mothers (2019) is set in Guatemala during 2013, a time when the nation is deeply engrossed in the trial of military officers responsible for igniting the civil war. The courtroom is flooded with heart-wrenching testimonials from victims. Ernesto, a...

Direction Rafael Rosal

Cast Giacomo Buonafina · Daneri Gudiel · Miriam Arenas · Raymund Coy

Direction Chema Rodríguez

Cast Rafael Rojas · Marta Tuyuc · Jesús Tecú · Patricia Orantes

Synopsis Giants don’t Exist (2017) is set in Guatemala during the tumultuous 1980s. The story revolves around Andrés, a 9-year-old boy who is gripped by fear. He resides with Pedro González, a man implicated in the brutal massacre of Andrés' entire...

Direction Julio Hernández Cordón

Cast Alfonso Tuche · Roberto González Arévalo · Víctor Hugo Monterroso

Synopsis Marimbas from Hell (2010) follows the story of Don Alfonso, a dedicated marimba player who struggles to find appreciation for his traditional Guatemalan instrument in a modern world. Meanwhile, Blacko, a trailblazer in the Guatemalan Heavy Metal scene and a...

Direction Li Cheng

Cast Enrique Salanic · Manolo Herrera · Ana Cecilia Mota · Jhakelyn Waleska Gonzalez Gonzalez

Synopsis José (2018) follows the life of a 19-year-old named José, who resides in Guatemala City with his mother in their modest, lower-class home. Guatemala, known for its high levels of danger, deep religious fervor, and widespread poverty, serves as the...

Direction Enrique Pérez Him

Cast Domingo Lemus · Gretchen Barnéond · Roberto Díaz Gomar · Cesia Godoy

Synopsis Puro mula (2011) follows the story of Joel Fonseca, a 28-year-old who spends his days in a laid-back routine of beer and guitar playing. His world is disrupted when his older sister entrusts him with the care of her 6-year-old...

Direction Jayro Bustamante

Cast Giuliana Santa Cruz · Ángela Quevedo · Alejandra Vásquez · Isabel Aldana

Synopsis Rita (2024) follows the harrowing journey of a young teenager who flees her abusive home to seek refuge in the bustling city. Initially finding a sense of safety, her situation takes a dark turn when she is relocated to a...

Direction Kenneth Muller

Cast Costanza Andrade · Tuti Furlan · Saúl Lizaso · Ale Mendoza

Direction Sebastián Lojo

Cast Marvin Navas · Carlos Morales · Daniela Castillo · Sandra Guerra

Synopsis The Ghosts (2020) follows the story of Koki, a charismatic individual in Guatemala City who makes a living by gaining the trust of others, only to leave them bereft of their belongings. By day, he works as a tourist guide,...

Direction Rodrigo Estrada Alday

Cast Daniela Castillo · José Manuel de la Puente · Roberto Díaz Gomar · William García Silva

Direction Julio Hernández Cordón

Cast Jose Andrés Chamier · Carlos Dardon · Francisco Jacome

Synopsis Gasolina (2008) follows the intense journey of three middle-class teenagers who embark on a thrilling and perilous adventure beyond the secure boundaries of their neighborhood, known as the "colonia." Their escapade quickly spirals into a high-stakes ride filled with danger...

Direction Rodolfo Espinoza

Cast Carlos Hernández · Andrés Zea · Beatriz Del Cid

Direction Julio Hernández Cordón

Cast Gabino Rodríguez · Iyantú Fonseca · Francisco Barrios

Direction Kenneth Muller

Cast Mario Zaragoza · Flor Payán · Sarah Nichols · Andrés Montiel

Direction Julio Ponce Palmieri

Cast Fernando Gálvez Moscoso · Manolo Gallardo Rubio

Synopsis Crossroads (S) (2009) follows the journey of an individual who reaches a pivotal moment in his life, grappling with profound spiritual questions. Faced with a critical decision, he must navigate his beliefs and determine the path that aligns with his...