Cinema of Mexico refers to the films made within Mexico, or by Mexican directors. The history of Mexican cinema goes back to the ending of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th, when several enthusiasts of the new medium documented historical events, most particularly the Mexican Revolution, and produced some movies that have only recently been rediscovered. During the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, Mexico all but dominated the Latin American film industry.
The Guadalajara International Film Festival is the most prestigious Latin American film festival and is held annually in Guadalajara, Mexico. Mexico has twice won the highest honor in the Palme d'Or, having won the Grand Prix for Maria Candelaria in 1946 and the Palme d'Or in 1961 for Viridiana, more than any other Latin American nation. Mexico City is the fourth largest film and television production center in North America, behind Los Angeles, New York City and Vancouver, as well as the largest in Latin America.
Best International Feature Film Wins[]
- 91st Academy Awards, 2018
- Roma — Alfonso Cuarón
Best International Feature Film Nominations[]
- 33rd Academy Awards, 1960
- Macario — Roberto Gavaldón
- 34th Academy Awards, 1961
- The Important Man — Ismael Rodríguez
- 35th Academy Awards, 1962
- Tlayucan — Luis Alcoriza
- 48th Academy Awards, 1975
- Letters from Marusia — Miguel Littín
- 75th Academy Awards, 2002
- The Crimes of Father Amaro — Carlos Carrera
- 91st Academy Awards, 2018
- Roma — Alfonso Cuarón