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Sebastian Molina Ruiz

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Sebastian Molina Ruiz

Born October 26, 2023 · Mexico City, México (age 2)

Sebastian Molina Ruiz (Mexico City, 1995) is a filmmaker who studied Art History at Universidad Iberoamericana and Cinematography at the CCC. He is a graduate of the Doc Nomads master’s program and has participated in Talents Guadalajara (2022) and Berlinale Talents (2025). His documentary Las Hostilidades won awards at FICM and FICUNAM and was selected at IDFA and Hot Docs. His short film Mátalos…

Known For

Smoking AreaSmoking Area · 2025
Smoking Area
2025
MovieDocumentary
In a weathered corner of Ostende's industrial zone, migrant workers gather for their daily cigarette break, where shared smoke and quiet conversations reveal the poetry in their hard-worn lives.
Minor ChronicleMinor Chronicle · 2025
Minor Chronicle
2025
MovieDrama
In a town south of Mexico City, the director relives the moment his father fell ill during the second wave of the coronavirus.
El MiradorEl Mirador · 2024
El Mirador
2024
MovieComedyDrama
Annya and Guillermo are aspiring actors entering adulthood in Tijuana: Guillermo works at a Call Center and Annya is an Uber driver. After a misunderstanding, Annya ends up accepting a ride from a director who has just returned to the city to produce his new film.
The HostilitiesThe Hostilities · 2021
The Hostilities
★ 10.02021
MovieDocumentary
In the deserted, littered streets of Santa Lucía, nothing ever seems to happen. But life behind the concrete walls is dominated by worry and uncertainty. When night falls, few dare to go outside for fear of the drug gangs. And even in broad daylight, there’s the danger of muggings, robberies, and murders.
Antes de que nos olvidenAntes de que nos olviden · 2026
Antes de que nos olviden
2026
MovieDocumentary
Waiting For The SunWaiting For The Sun
Waiting For The Sun
MovieDocumentary
In the heat of a Serbian summer, the quiet city of Užice unfolds through the lives of three characters from different generations. Life seems suspended in time, while the distant sounds of protests echo in the background, gradually drawing nearer and filling the city.
Total Life ForeverTotal Life Forever · 2025
Total Life Forever
2025
MovieDocumentary
Anthology of dreams of people who had to leave their homes. And who found in Europe a Tower of Babel where no one speaks the same language and no one understands each other. Here, people walk as if lost, meeting in dreams and searching for ways to return home.
Kill 'Em AllKill 'Em All · 2023
Kill 'Em All
2023
MovieDramaDocumentary
Mila and María are two teenagers who get to know each other through video correspondences they send to each other. One day, they arrange to meet in person.

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