6 Must-Watch Latino Movies of 2019 From All Genres

The diverse culture of the Latino community paves the way for the production of films that reflect their lives and the challenges they experience every day. The purpose, motivation, and inspiration in making a film are very important because these three aspects are the heart and soul of a movie.

Latino movies depict an almost real-life story of the Latino community. This is one of the reasons why most of their films receive recognition around the globe amid the hotly contested election in Latin America and the dispute of immigration policy in the United States. These matters did not stop Latino movie makers from producing movies that are worth spending time, money, and effort to enjoy.

Here are the top six must-watch Latino movies of 2019 according to Remezcla:

1. Midnight Family

This movie is directed by Luke Lorentzen and its production started in 2018. This will be played in selected theatres in Mexico and the United States.

Latinos are known as family-oriented, so it's no wonder that this movie talks about the struggles that the Ochoas family encountered every day as responders. This movie is about a ragtag family of private paramedics, who try every day to be the first group to respond for critically injured patients. The Ochoa's act as a crucial underground lifeline, but they are not registered. They operate in a city with over 9 million people but with only 45 emergency ambulances. However, their job as private paramedics was riddled with police bribes and cutthroat competition. They have to reckon in the sudden escalation of bribes that could force them to the questionable practice of making money from patients who are in dire straits. This is indeed one of the Latino movies that you must watch as it depicts struggles encountered by a group of families whose operation is not registered which somehow reflects some Latino families working in the U.S.

2. Monos

This movie is directed by Alejandro Landes and this was freshly produced just this year. This will be plated in Netherlands, Germany, Uruguay, Columbia, and Argentina.

This movie is about a band of child soldiers who called themselves "The Organization." They occupy a remote mountain where they trained themselves and eventually kidnap an American engineer. However, their base was attacked and that forced them to abandon the place. This war movie has a very unique twist because it used young adolescence to insinuate an elusive dream of peace.

3. Esto no es Berlin

This movie is directed by Hari Sama and is produced in Mexico. Its production year started in 2018. This movie is translated as "This is not Berlin". It can be streamed through iTunes.

This movie is about searching and exploring a man's identity amidst the societal repression of the character's time. The movie is about Carlos, 17 years of age, who is less interested in soccer and more interested in listening to music as Mexico anticipates the 1986 World Cup. He admires Rita, the younger sister of his best friend Gera. However, Carlos and Gera's life in a juvenile monotony is interrupted when Rita introduces them to an underground night club, the Azteca. The underground nightclub performs sexual fluidity. Carlos and Gera's friendship is tested as the two explore their identities and have to face consequences of their decisions as adults.

4. The Edge of Democracy

This movie is directed by Petra Costa and was produced in Brazil. Its production started in 2018. This film is available to be streamed on Netflix.

Brazil found its democratic footing in 1985. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a steelworker turned activist, was elected in 2002. During his time, he was able to elevate more than 20 million Brazilians from poverty as the country rose into prominence. Lula passed his presidential baton to Dilma Rousseff, who was later involved in corruption. This movie is a reflection of the country's fascist past.

5. Vandal

This movie is directed by Jose Daniel Freixas was produced in the United States. Its production year started in 2019.

This movie is somehow based on the real-life experience of the director who was a graffiti artist since the age of 10. This motion picture is about the young leader of an infamous graffiti group who always leaves their mark. As their group grows in number and as they become more popular, he needs to defend his group against the authorities because his craft of art is considered illegal. Aside from this, he also needs to combat against their local rivals. They have to keep their arts alive behind the backlash from most people.

6. A Vida invisível de Eurídice Gusmão

This movie is directed by Karim Ainouz and was produced in Germany and Brazil. This is freshly produced this year and will be opened to theaters on December 20. This will be streamed later on Amazon.

This movie is translated in English as "Invisible Life." This is based on Martha Batalha's novel that talks about feminine resilience. The movie started in the year 1950 when Guida, who is first among the siblings to go to Europe, returned home in Rio de Janeiro pregnant and alone. This is one of the best Latino movies that you must watch because of its theme and storyline that depicts the strength of women behind the personal obstacles they are facing.

These are just a few of the must-watch movies in 2019. Meanwhile, there are also must-watch movies coming in 2020 that will strike the viewers, stay tuned.