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QUERIDA. In the heart of Mexico City, at the legendary Barba Azul, a shy office worker longs for love and adventure. This visually vibrant and deeply moving film explores identity, self-discovery, and the transformative power of confidence. Struggling with his sexual identity, the young man seeks guidance from a mysterious fortune teller who sets him on a path of acceptance and courage. Drawn to a lively cantina, he becomes enchanted by a charismatic bartender and, fueled by tequila and a surreal night of magical realism, dares to step on stage. His heartfelt performance opens the way to connection, and in a tender finale, the two leave together, hinting at love and self-acceptance. A raw yet enchanting tale blending realism and fantasy, QUERIDA celebrates the bravery of embracing one’s true self.
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Set in Mexico City, Carlos Reygadas's sexually explicit drama centers on a man in turmoil over his past actions. Chauffer Marcos feels compelled to reveal a dark secret to his boss's daughter, Ana, a wealthy woman who works as a prostitute just for the thrill of it. Marcos confesses that he and his wife committed a crime that ended in horrible tragedy. Haunted by his past, Marcos searches for redemption.

Mexico City, November 1901. The police raid a private home where a secret party is being held. Among those attending is the son-in-law of President Porfirio Díaz.