World Cup: Round of 32
Explore outstanding films from the Ibero-American countries that advanced to the World Cup Round of 32: Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, and Spain. Discover the stories, cultures, and voices that make each nation unique—both on and off the pitch.
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The World Cup: Round of 32 collection includes the following titles:
A Bruddah's Mind
Cabeça de nêgo
Drama, Fiction
Brazil
A reminder of the importance of activism, political engagement, and the sacrifices that come with it, A Bruddah’s Mind follows Saulo, a black introvert student and fan of the Black Panther Movement, as he challenges his school in the largely white city of Fortaleza.
A Bright Sun
Un sol radiant
Drama, Fiction
Spain
Eleven-year-old Mila faces the last days of life before the world's end, struggling to understand death while keeping her family together.
Helena from Sarayaku
Helena Sarayaku Manta
Documentary
Ecuador
Seventeen-year-old Helena Gualinga yearns to protect her Indigenous community from extractive development and the repercussions of climate change.
Porcelain Horse
Mejor no hablar (de ciertas cosas)
Drama, Fiction
Ecuador
Paco and his brother Luis break into their parents' house to steal a porcelain horse for drug money. Confronted by their father, a fight unfolds with chilling consequences.
The Rebellion of Memory
La rebelión de la memoria
Documentary
Ecuador
The indigenous movement leads the protests against the elimination of the subvention to the gas fuels by the Ecuadorian government.
This Stolen Country of Mine
Mein gestohlenes Land
Documentary
Germany, Ecuador
Recently assassinated journalist and presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio and the indigenous resistance exposed the Ecuadorian government's corrupt agreements that allow Chinese exploitation of local mines.
Helen
Drama, Fiction
Brazil
The everyday life of a tenement seen through the eyes of Helen, a 9-year-old girl on a journey to save money to buy her grandmother a birthday present: a complete makeup set.
Hilda's Short Summer
Las vacaciones de Hilda
Drama, Fiction
Brazil, Uruguay
In Conception, Uruguay, a lonely woman sabotages emotional connections until her son's canceled visit triggers a downward spiral, unraveling a bitter past summer vacation.
A Strange Path
Estranho Caminho
Drama, Fiction
Brazil
A young filmmaker returns to his hometown and attempts to reconnect with his father as the pandemic rapidly accelerates across Brazil.
7 Boxes
7 cajas
Fiction
Paraguay, Spain
Reminiscent of Slumdog Millionare, 7 Boxes follows Víctor as he is offered a chance to deliver 7 boxes with unknown contents in exchange for a quick USD $100, getting himself caught up in a crime he knows nothing about.
Boreal
Fiction, Drama
Paraguay, Mexico
Benjamin is having trouble adjusting to barbed wire work. Left by The Boss in a desolate spot, he and other workers feel that the Paraguayan Chaco is getting strange and tiring.
La Chiperita: By the Road
La chiperita
Comedy, Fiction, Romance
Paraguay
A box office success in Paraguay, La Chiperita: By The Road speaks to us of love in different ways: the impossible love that might come true, the love of family and friends, but most importantly, the importance of doing things with love.
Finlandia
Drama, Fiction
Spain, Mexico
In Oaxaca, Finlandia explores the lives of Muxes, a Zapotec third-gender community, weaving themes of identity, resilience, and cultural authenticity.
Guie'dani's Navel
El Ombligo de Guie'dani (XQUIPI'GUIE'DANI)
Drama, Fiction
Mexico
A striking contrast to Alfonso Cuarón's Roma, Guie’dani’s Navel is a unique coming-of-age narrative exploring the racism inflicted on indigenous people in Mexico and the empowerment of a new generation that refuses to accept it silently.
Leading Actor
El actor principal
Drama, Fiction
Mexico, Argentina
Luis, an amateur actor, forgoes his movie premiere at a renowned festival to be with Azra, a chambermaid from Albania with an enigmatic scar.
Love & Mathematics
Amor y matemáticas
Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fiction
Mexico
Having known fame and recognition, former boy band star Billy now lives a dull life until Monica encourages him to resume his artistic career.
Nudo Mixteco
Nudo mixteco
Drama, Fiction
Mexico
A quietly powerful triptych of stories that speak about the impact of migration and the plight of indigenous women in a rural Mixtec village in Oaxaca.
Santo vs. the Evil Brain
Santo contra Cerebro del Mal
Fiction, Science Fiction, Adventure, Classic
Mexico, Cuba
In this cult classic from El Santo's saga, an undercover police officer is kidnapped by Dr. Campos who brainwashes him into becoming a member of his gang.
9 Sevilles
Nueve Sevillas
Documentary, Experimental
Spain
An unorthodox walk through new flamenco by way of nine portraits of figure,s from dance, singing, poetry and activism.
7 Reasons to Run Away (from Society)
7 Raons per Fugir (de la Societat)
Comedy, Fiction
Spain
Seven darkly humorous stories whose protagonists are downright detestable. Seven characteristics that make us unbearable. Seven reasons it’s best to avoid people altogether. Seven surrealist visions of a dysfunctional society.
Brickmakers (Chircales)
Chircales
Documentary, Classic
Colombia
An essential and highly influential classic, Chircales is the product of two of the most prominent and rebellious voices of the New Latin American Cinema: Marta Rodríguez and Jorge Silva.
Carlos Saura Photographer
Documentary
Germany
Legendary Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura unveils his hidden passion: Photography.
Chinese Take-Away
Un cuento chino
Comedy, Fiction
Argentina
An audience favorite starring Argentina’s national treasure Ricardo Darín, Chinese Take-Away showcases his brilliant comedic timing in a genuinely touching story exploring themes of cultural conflict and language barriers.
I Girl
Yo niña
Drama, Fiction
Argentina
Based on the director’s autobiographical experiences, I Girl follows Armonía, a little girl who lives in the desolated landscapes of Argentina’s south with her hippie parents.
Menina Casilda
Drama, Comedy, Fiction
Spain
During the lockdown in Madrid, an unemployed actor, Diego, kidnaps Sara, a law student. She will be his audience…
Money Exchange
Cambio, cambio
Drama, Thriller, Fiction
Argentina
Newsreel footage about Argentina’s spiraling inflation since 2019 sets the stage for this economic thriller where Pablo is forced to sell dollars on the black market.
My Brothers Dream Awake
Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos
Drama, Fiction
Chile
Ángel and his younger brother Franco have been incarcerated in a juvenile prison for a year. Despite the difficulties, they have formed a solid group of friends.
Seven Dogs
Siete perros
Drama, Fiction
Argentina
A canine family becomes the catalyst for human connection in this heartwarming film about a man looking to keep his seven dogs in his apartment despite the neighbors’ threats.
The Boss, Anatomy of a Crime
El patrón, radiografía de un crimen
Drama, Fiction, Thriller
Argentina, Venezuela
Based on a true story, The Boss, Anatomy of a Crime is a neo-realistic portrait of the inhumane work environment, and the power imbalances existing between worker and employer.
Vicenta B
Drama, Fiction
Cuba, France, United States, Colombia, Norway
A gifted Afro-Cuban woman with the unique ability to see into the future finds herself in a crisis when her only son decides to leave the country.
The Queen of the Lizards
La reina de los lagartos
Science Fiction, Romance, Comedy, Fiction
Spain
The most groundbreaking love story of recent Spanish cinema stars a single mother and an alien.
Alegria
Alegría
Drama, Comedy, Fiction
Spain
Renowned Mexican actress Cecilia Suárez stars in a story of reconciliation set in Melilla, an autonomous, Spanish city on Africa’s north coast where Jews, Muslims, and Christians come together.
Sediments
Sedimientos
Documentary
Spain
Six trans women travel to a small town in León where they will explore what connects them as a group. An engaging and fun story about empathy, individuality, and the need to belong.
Hero Steps
Pasos de héroe
Fiction, Drama, Comedy
Colombia
A heartrending drama about triumph in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity. If little Eduardo can follow his dreams, then surely there's hope for all of us.
La Suprema
Drama, Fiction
Colombia
Laureana’s uncle will box in a world championship, so she talks the town into watching it live on TV. One problem: they have no electricity nor a TV set. Colombia’s submission to the Academy Awards®.
Wandering Girl
Niña errante
Fiction, Drama
Colombia
On the violent border between Brazil and Paraguay, a battle wages between agribusiness and indigenous sovereignty.
Rebellion
Rebelión
Drama
Colombia, Argentina, United States
An intimate biopic of Colombian salsa legend Joe Arroyo, exploring the psychological depths behind his musical genius and personal struggles.