CNART Presents Retrospective: New Mexican Cinema of the 1990s – A Cycle of Dreams and Dissemination
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 16, 2025
Mexico City - The National Centre for Art (CNART), in collaboration with the Mexican Institute of Cinematography (IMCINE) and the Cinema Coordination Center (CCC), will launch a compelling film cycle this month exploring the vibrant landscape of Mexican cinema in the 1990s.The series, titled “and remain! Mexico’s cinema in poster,” will be held within the framework of a concurrent exhibition and will screen five key films, accompanied by a discussion on dissemination strategies.
The screenings will take place every Friday in October, beginning October 3rd, at 5:00 PM (17:00 h) in the Multipurpose Hall of the Arts Library.Admission is free and open to audiences over 15 years of age.
The cycle kicks off with Carlos Carrera’s Benjamin’s Wife (1991), a story of a mature man’s unexpected romance and a young woman’s desire for independence.Following this,Alfonso Cuarón’s Onyl with Your Partner (1991) will be shown,exploring the complexities of love and relationships through the eyes of a charismatic publicist.
The series continues with Ignacio Ortiz’s The Shore of the Earth (1994), a film centered on two men guided by dreams in their quest for abundance. Rafael Montero’s Coriander and parsley (1996) will then be presented, examining the challenges and eventual rediscovery of connection within a long-term marriage.
The cycle culminates on October 31st with Juan Pablo Villaseñor’s In case I don’t see you again (1997), a poignant story of five seniors who bravely make the determination to abandon their current lives to fulfill long-held dreams, facing obstacles that ultimately strengthen their bonds of friendship.
Prior to the film screenings, on Thursday, October 23rd at 5:00 PM, CNART will host “Conversations about Mexican Cinema: Dissemination Strategies of Mexican Cinema.” This discussion will address the innovative techniques, especially those leveraging new technologies, employed to promote Mexican cinema and solidify its position as a vital part of the nation’s cultural heritage.
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