Direction: Alejandra Islas
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Alejandra Islas. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
The Shelter
2012 · Documentary · 85 min. · Mexico
Direction Alejandra Islas
Plot Across from the railroad tracks, priest Alejandro Solalinde established a shelter in Ixtepec, Oaxaca to provide refuge, sustenance and spiritual support to Central American migrants. Solalinde’s actions are interwoven with...
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La banda del automóvil gris
2004 · Documentary · 49 min. · Mexico
Direction Alejandra Islas · Alejandro Quesnel
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The demons of Eden
2007 · Documentary · 70 min. · Mexico
Direction Alejandra Islas
Cast Lydia Cacho
Plot This documentary tells the story of Lydia Cacho, a brave writer who confronted powerful entrepreneurs and politicians who protect a child pornography ring that operates in Cancun and the United...
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Polvo en el viento (1975-1979)
1993 · Documentary · 27 min. · Mexico
Direction Alejandra Islas
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Clío (TV Series)
1998 · Documentary · min. · Mexico
Direction Juan Prieto · Alejandro Gerber Bicecci · Jaime Tello · Álvaro Vázquez Mantecón
Cast Diego Luna · Gael García Bernal · José María Yazpik · Damián Alcázar
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Muxes: Authentic, intrepid seekers of danger
2005 · Documentary · 105 min. · Mexico
Direction Alejandra Islas
Cast Clara Chagorua · Victor Chirinos · Alicia de Sales · Judith López Zaire
Plot Documentary on muxes, as homosexuals are called in Juchitán, Mexico, famous for its concentration of gay people.
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