This book focuses on a selection of internationally known Latin American films. The chapters are organized around national categories, grounding the readings not only in the context of social and political conditions, but also in those of each national film industry. It is a very useful text for students of the region's cultural output, as well as for students of film studies who wish to learn more about the innovative and often controversial films discussed.
Introduction1. Cuba: From Memories of Underdevelopment to Strawberry and Chocolate2. Mexico: Like Water for Chocolate and Amores Perros3. Chile: Searching the Past for the Future in Amnesia and The Frontier4. Argentina: The Voyage and I the Worst of All5. Brazil: National Identity and the Family in Pixote and Central StationConclusionFilmographyBibliographyIndex
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