

INDEPENDIENTE
2026-06-19 · 86 min · Not rated
Three Mexican filmmakers — Max del Río, Gabriela Ivette Sandoval, and Hugo Villaseñor Alcázar — share their processes and challenges around a single question: How can an independent film get seen? Through the eyes of insiders, the documentary reveals the complex journey behind making cinema visible in Mexico.
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- David Argüelles
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- NZT casa productora
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- Released
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Max Del Río
Gabriela Ivette Sandoval TorresTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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