From Showgirls to Aliens: 12 Must-See Latin American Movies at Los Cabos Film Festival

Could you ask for a more exciting setting for a film festival than Los Cabos? With landscapes where desert and sea come together, and with perfect beach weather all year round, the region around Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo is the type of tourist destination likely to be at the top of your vacation wish list.

That’s why avid cinephiles have welcomed the chance to visit the Baja California Sur area for the relatively new Los Cabos International Film Festival. Celebrating its fifth year this November with an impressive roster, the fest has made a name for itself by promoting the growth of North America’s film industry. That has meant that in past editions movies like I Promise You Anarchy, From Afar and Güeros have played alongside Jean-Marc Vallée’s Demolition, Todd Haynes’ Carol, Xavier Dolan’s Mommy, and Robert Rodriguez’s Machete Kills. More than merely showcasing exciting projects from the region, the fest nurtures filmmakers with their Cabos In Progress and Cabos Discovery programs, making sure new voices find the networking and industry support they need to succeed.

Kicking off this year’s edition with Pablo Larraín‘s Jackie, offering tributes to American director Oliver Stone (Snowden), Mexican cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto (whose credits include Biutiful, The Wolf of Wall Street and Lust/Caution) and French actress Monica Bellucci—not to mention the hosting the world premiere of the Natalia Lafourcade behind-the-scenes music doc Hasta la raíz, there will be no shortage of exciting flicks and stars to catch at the seaside fest. As always, Remezcla has you covered. Check out the full list below of all the Latino and Latin American films playing at the festival. Keep an eye out for our coverage of Los Cabos here.

Los Cabos International Film Festival runs November 9-13, 2016.