Tales of Mexico

Tales of Mexico

2017 · 118 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama, History

The space will be witness of dreams, hopes, disappointments and dramatic destinies of its residents, delivering an intimate human history of Mexico through the decades. La Habitación will reunite eight directors that will expose the reality of each historical period resulting in a profound and inspiring portrait of modern Mexico.

Directed by Natalia Beristáin · Written by María Diego Hernández

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