Juan Villoro

Acting

Juan Villoro

Born

1956-09-24 (70)

Place of birth

Mexico City, Mexico

Known for

Acting

Credits

16 titles

Known for

Film credits

2010s · 8 titles

12th Warrior poster
NR

A documentary that tries to explain the reason for the passion of the Mexican football fandom.

12th Warrior

2011

The Truth Shall Not Be Killed poster
8.0

After being kidnapped in Syria and witnessing the execution of a colleague, war correspondent Témoris Grecko returns to a Mexico submerged in violence and starts a chronicle of the 3 most dangerous years for mexican journalists, from 2015 to 2017.

The Truth Shall Not Be Killed

2018

Made in Mexico poster
6.2

From Diego Luna and Alejandro Fernandez, to Carla Morrison and Chavela Vargas, Duncan Bridgeman weaves a cinematic tapestry composed of original songs and insights from the most iconic artists and performers of contemporary Mexico. With striking visuals, the movie captures the rich diversity of Mexican geography, art, music, and culture. It is a rare look at the country's real identity, and an unparalleled celebration of what it truly means to be "Hecho en Mexico."

Made in Mexico

2012

Gold poster
10.0

Documentary about the triumph of the Mexican National Team at the Olympic Games in London. Discover tales, stories and hear the different perspective of the Mexican team players. Have fun with this recognition of the 18 players who participated in the Olympic Games.

Gold

2013

One Hundred Years with Juan Rulfo poster
NR

This documentary explores key moments in the life of writer Juan Rulfo, with artists such as Werner Herzog and Eduardo Galeano reflecting on his work.

One Hundred Years with Juan Rulfo

2017

RED EYES poster
NR

Documentary film about soccer and the passion it unleashes in a country qualifying for a world cup. During eight years of following the Chilean national team, the features and nuances that make up our society are reflected in both defeat and victory, trying to answer what mystery this sport has that makes it the most popular in the world.

RED EYES

2010

Chaos and Order: Manuel Felguérez and His Abstract Work poster
NR

Documentary about the life and work of abstract artist Manuel Felguérez; one of the most important Mexican painters and sculptors of the 20th century, and a benchmark of the Generación de la Ruptura (Breakaway Generation). At 87 years-old, Felguérez is a consecrated master who creates by starting from chaos, generating random shapes and spots, to later give them order and finally turn them into art.

Chaos and Order: Manuel Felguérez and His Abstract Work

2016

Gimme the Power poster
7.9

A rock documentary, about the Mexican band Molotov, that focuses more in the political and musical context of Mexico rather than in the actual story of the band.

Gimme the Power

2012

Series credits

Behind the camera