Perfect Obedience

The fictional Father Ángel de la Cruz is based on Legion of Christ founder Marcial Maciel, whose long history of child abuse was not addressed until 2006 and only publicly acknowledged in 2009. But director Luis Urquiza chooses to structure his film through the largely uncomprehending, wondering eyes of 13-year-old Julián, who travels from the arms of his loving pastoral family into the austere, hallowed halls of the seminary. Singling out the boy as his intimate disciple, installing him in his palatial private quarters and redubbing him “Sa...

The Other Side of Fame

A young woman becomes romantically entangled in Cannes with an elusive American, compelling her to confront the profound choice between the allure of fame and the promise of true love.

The Unexpecteds

Gary and his best friends seek revenge against a social media influencer who has scammed them of their life savings.