Pragda | Laughter Unleashed: Film Comedies for National Humor Month

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.

A Film About Couples

Una película sobre parejas

Fiction, Drama, Comedy Dominican Republic

Equal parts a candid exposition of the cinematic industry and a joyful exploration of marriage.

About Thirty

Arturo a los 30

Drama, Comedy, Fiction Argentina

A comedy of errors revolving around a hapless 30-year-old named Arturo and his penchant for indiscretions as the film springs between decades.

Album for the Youth

Álbum para la juventud

Fiction, Drama, Comedy Argentina

Pedro & Sol, fresh out of high school, embrace their passions: Sol revisits music, and Pedro secretly dives into writing. Unbeknownst, they mature.

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.

Alice Júnior

Comedy, Fiction Brazil

Alice Júnior is a celebration of rebellious youth that offers the potential for future generations to rethink outdated perspectives of gender, sexuality, and differences as a whole.

Angel Face

Carita de Cielo

Fiction, Comedy, Romance, Musical Mexico

A singular comedy of errors, this Mexican classic follows Lupe as she pretends to be a thief to infiltrate a criminal cell that is threatening her father.

António One Two Three

António um dois três

Fiction, Comedy, Drama Brazil

António is thrown out of the house by his father after he receives an anonymous tip that his son hasn’t been at school for a year.

Blast Beat

Comedy, Musical, Fiction United States

A Colombian metalhead and new American suburbanite makes a leap into adulthood to save his family. An Uber Metalized American Latino Adventure That'll Kick Your Ass Back to the Y2K.

Calladita

Comedy, Drama, Fiction Spain

In a summer mansion in the Costa Brava, a young domestic worker has to serve two rich kids while they enjoy their summer.

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.

Cordelias

Drama, Comedy Spain

Ten imprisoned women organize a theater play that might serve both as therapy to their own frustrations and as a way of reintegrating in society.

César's Grill

Grill de César, El

Documentary, Comedy Germany, Switzerland

To save his estranged father's restaurant, vegetarian Darío Aguirre returns to Ecuador, reluctantly helping rescue the failing carnivorous business.

Eggnog

Ponche de huevo

Fiction, Comedy Spain

Celia doesn't want to celebrate her birthday. She is at that stage of life when it is better to think about other things. Her friends try to cheer her up with a strange gift.

Eugenia

Drama, Fiction, Comedy, Adventure Bolivia

Eugenia, a young middle-class woman living in a small town in Bolivia, has decided to separate from her husband, leave her job and move to her father’s house in another city.

Extra Terrestres

Extra terrestres

Comedy, Drama, Fiction, Romance Venezuela, Puerto Rico

Teresa, an astrophysicist, goes back to her family in Puerto Rico to invite them to her wedding. This is not an easy task after years of tension, but a star 2.5 million light years away will help to bring them all together again.

Fat, Bald, and Short Man

Gordo, calvo y bajito

Fiction, Drama, Comedy, Animation Colombia

Antonio believed his failures were due to his looks: he is bald, short, and fat. When a fatter, balder, and shorter but successful notary joins the office, he has to face his fears.

First Born

Primero de la familia

Drama, Fiction, Comedy Chile

Tomás, about to leave for school in Europe, faces a flooded house in Chile, exposing the true dynamics of his family in a smelly ordeal.

Girlfriends and Girlfriends

La amiga de mi amiga

Fiction, Comedy, Romance Spain

A five-way lesbian sitcom that takes place in the bathrooms, beds, and streets of Barcelona.

Good Manners

As boas maneiras

Fiction, Comedy, Drama, Thriller Brazil

When lonely nurse Clara is hired as a nanny by wealthy Ana, she hardly expects the dark secrets which will engulf all that they hold dear.

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.

I am from Chile

I Am From Chile

Comedy, Drama, Fiction Chile

A coming of age story, I Am From Chile draws from the director’s personal experiences to tell a different kind of immigration story.

Isosceles

Isósceles

Comedy, Romance, Fiction Spain

An unusual reunion between old friends becomes a dramatic and comic portrait of love and friendship.

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.

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.

Low Season

En temporada baja

Fiction, Comedy Spain

The lives of four men seem to be going through a low season. Due to harsh financial reasons they are forced to live at a campsite.

Marimbas From Hell

Las marimbas del infierno

Comedy, Fiction, Musical France, Mexico, Guatemala

Boldly exploring the boundaries of fiction and documentary, up-and-coming Guatemalan filmmaker Julio Hernández Cordón’s (Gasolina) original and entertaining second feature follows three unlikely characters from Guatemala City as they attempt to fuse improbable musical styles.

Marisa in the Woods

Marisa en los bosques

Fiction, Comedy Spain

When life seems to be going nowhere and a friend's relationship crisis becomes too much to handle, Marisa seeks solace in the nightlife of Madrid.

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…

Meow

Miau

Fiction Spain

Four desperately bored retired men yearn for excitement to make them feel alive. With nothing to lose, they embark on a mad, wild adventure resulting in a bizarre museum robbery.

Motorcyclist’s Happiness Won't Fit Into His Suit

Al motociclista no le cabe la felicidad en el traje

Fiction, Drama, Experimental Mexico

There he sits proudly on his beautiful motorbike, certain that he alone can explore the jungle. A playful re-enactment with reversed roles that takes aim at colonialism.

My Amazing Funeral

El día que me muera

Fiction Argentina

Dina (Betiana Blum), desperate to see her estranged children, stages a mock funeral to lure them back, but the plan spirals into madness, revealing unexpected results.

Nibbler

Mordisquitos

Fiction, Romance, Comedy Spain

Nico and Julia are thinking about moving in together. There's only a small problem: he has a cat called Nibbler and she's allergic.

Oliver and the Pool

Oliverio y la piscina

Fiction, Drama, Comedy Mexico

When something unexpected happens in his family, Oliver finds refuge in a poolside lounge chair and decides there's no reason to move. Ever.

On My Own

Soy sola

Drama, Comedy, Fiction Chile, United States

A woman on the verge of menopause rediscovers herself listening to the exciting stories of a teenage client.

On the Roof

El techo

Comedy, Drama, Fiction, Romance Cuba, Nicaragua

A deliciously offbeat romantic comedy from Cuba, On the Roof doesn’t shy away from tackling the problems facing contemporary youth.

One Night Alone

Una noche solos

Fiction, Drama, Comedy Argentina

Celina and Alejo, with their son Camilo, face relationship woes. A hotel night gift from Alejo's mother brings unexpected twists, testing their hopes for a rejuvenated romance.

Pacarrete

Drama, Comedy, Fiction Brazil

Pacarrete, an old, crazy ballet dancer from Russas, Brazil, just wants to keep her dreams alive.

Panther Women

Las mujeres panteras

Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller, Classic Mexico

Panther women are worshipers of Satan and perform rituals in their honor and sacrifice. The fighters will face them up and down the ring.

Paradise: A Mexican romantic comedy

Paraíso

Comedy, Fiction, Romance Mexico

Everything is going fine for childhood sweethearts Carmen and Alfredo in their own tranquil suburban paradise, until Alfredo’s job promotion forces them to move to bustling Mexico City.

Plastic Killer

Fiction, Comedy, Science Fiction Spain

Amparo survives in an old deserted haberdashery with Carmela, a plastic bag which she considers her own daughter.

Plot Point

Punto de giro

Fiction, Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction Spain

Clara and Luis have an argument. It’s not the first and it’s always over the same issue: Clara’s job interferes with Luis’ desire to have a family.

Russian Red

Vermelho russo

Drama, Fiction, Comedy, Adventure Brazil

Marta and Manu are two Brazilian actresses that decide to move to Moscow to study the Stanislavski method. There, wrapped inside a love triangle, they overcome their differences.

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.

Santo vs. the Infernal Men

Santo contra Hombres Infernales

Fiction, Science Fiction, Adventure, Classic Mexico

El Santo helps an undercover agent take down a gang of drug smugglers in this new restauration of the Mexican cult classic.

Santo vs. the Riders of Terror

Santo contra los Jinetes del Terror

Fiction, Thriller, Adventure, Classic Mexico

A new restoration of the cult classic film featuring El Santo. A group of violent lepers escape from a sanatorium unleashing the terror on the inhabitants who have no choice but to turn to El Santo to save them.

Sealed Cargo

Carga sellada

Drama, Comedy, Fiction Bolivia, France, Mexico, Venezuela

A lively rejoinder to Bolivia's status as a dumping ground for the world's industrial waste. Rich in symbolism and in spirit, Sealed Cargo is a terrific ride through the seldom-seen Altiplano and a potent reminder of what really matters.

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.

Shakti

Comedy, Romance, Fiction Argentina

Federico decides to separate from Magda but Magda beats him to the punch in this deadpan comedy by Martín Rejtman.

Southern District

Zona sur

Drama, Fiction, Comedy, Romance Bolivia

Bolivia’s official entry for the Academy® Awards, this searing portrait of a patrician family in flux exposes the bubble of decadence in which they exist. The threat of shifting aristocratic privilege heralds a new era in a seemingly interminable class war.

Swimming Pool

Piscina

Fiction, Comedy Spain

Santi (Ferrán Vilajosana) and Jota (Álex Villazán) are living in the outskirts of Madrid. Like many others, they have decided not to study or work, spending their time drinking beer.

Tesoros

Drama, Fiction, Comedy, Adventure Mexico

Siblings Dylan and Andrea set off with their new friends on a marvelous journey of discovery in search of long lost pirate loot.

The Apostate

El apóstata

Drama, Fiction, Comedy France, Uruguay

An existential comedy about a young man in the increasingly quixotic quest of formally having his name struck from the Catholic church’s baptismal record.

The Bat Woman

La mujer murciélago

Fiction, Adventure, Science Fiction, Classic Mexico

A new restoration of a fascinating and little-known Mexican entry in the Batman superhero canon.

The Candidate

El candidato

Comedy, Drama, Fiction Argentina, Uruguay

The son of a wealthy businessman starts prepping his candidacy for office. To distance himself from his father's reputation, he forms a new political party that speaks for the common man and hires a hotshot PR team to craft his new image.

The City of the Future

A cidade do futuro

Drama, Romance, Fiction Brazil

A beautiful naturalistic film that shuns convention, embracing love in all its dazzling iterations.

The Crow’s Nest

Malacrianza

Comedy, Drama, Fiction El Salvador

With a magnificent use of deadpan humor and charm, The Crow’s Nest depicts a unique and realistic vision of El Salvador, where evangelical churches, reverence for the concept of the American Dream, the local struggling economy, and violence are everyday experiences for its most vulnerable population.

The Dog Who Wouldn't Be Quiet

El perro que no calla

Drama, Comedy, Fiction Argentina

An adventurous and bittersweet cinematic exploration of adulthood, love, loss, and fatherhood in a world rocked by a sudden catastrophe.

The Island Inside

La isla interior

Drama, Fiction, Comedy Spain

A dark-hued family drama set in Spain’s Canary Islands, The Island Inside relates the story of three siblings on the run from themselves. With Pedro Almodovar as their cinematic godfather, the filmmaker duo Dunia Ayaso and Félix Sabroso deliver a superb psychodrama with astounding performances.

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.

The Return

El regreso

Drama, Fiction, Comedy Costa Rica

A delightful and life-changing journey back to Costa Rica. After living 10 years in New York, 30 year-old Antonio returns to San José where he is forced to deal with the realities he ran away from

The Water

El agua

Science Fiction, Drama, Comedy, Fiction Argentina

A man wakes up in a world where water has disappeared, however, everyone acts like nothing happened.

This is Cristina

Ella es Cristina

Comedy, Drama, Fiction Chile

A Chilean generational comedy produced by Salma Hayek and directed by the multitalented Gonzalo Maza, screenwriter of A Fantastic Woman and Gloria.

Three Summers

Três veroes

Fiction, Drama, Comedy Brazil

Regina Casé will rely on her eye for opportunity in this brilliant comedy about gross class disparity and the infinite resourcefulness of those who never take anything for granted.

Timecode

Drama, Comedy, Fiction Spain

Luna and Diego are the parking lot security guards. Diego does the night shift, and Luna works by day.

Urgent Love

Amor urgente

Comedy, Fiction, Romance Argentina

Fresh and endearing, Urgent Love uses highly original photography and exceptional artwork to create the playful world where Agustina and Pedro fall in love. Everything is intentionally exposed in this subtle, intelligent, and entertaining comedy that dares to be different.

We Are Mari Pepa

Somos Mari Pepa

Comedy, Drama, Fiction, Musical, Classic Mexico

Alex has big plans for his summer in Guadalajara. He'll get a girlfriend and a new job, learn a new song with his band, Mari Pepa, and win the ”battle of the bands” concert.

We Need It Yesterday

Para ayer

Fiction, Comedy Spain

An emerging production company is ready to do whatever it takes in order to get the job from an award-winning advertising agency.

Window Boy Would Also Like to Have a Submarine

Chico ventana también quisiera tener un submarino

Comedy, Fiction, Drama, Science Fiction, Experimental Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, The Netherlands, The Philippines

On a cruise ship off the Patagonian coasts, a crewman discovers a magical portal leading into a woman's apartment.

Woody and Woody

Fiction, Animation, Comedy Spain

A young Woody Allen meets an old Woody Allen having a drink in a bar. A great dialogue begins.

You and Me

Tú y yo

Documentary, Comedy, Drama Dominican Republic

The Mrs., a 70-year-old widow, and Aridia, her young maid, live in isolation in a house in Santo Domingo where domestic chores keep them occupied.