Carlos Cardan Movies

As two families clash in a long-running land dispute, notorious gunman "El Gallo de Sinaloa" arrives on the scene to avenge the murder of his father in this south of the border action film starring Salvador Salinas and Rebeca Silva. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

A young man with a promising future finds his life taking an unexpected turn following a horrifying encounter with two corrupt cops in this brutal revenge thriller. There was a time when Johnny could be anything he wanted in life, but then he was raped by a pair of sadistic cops. Thirsting for vengeance, Johnny bides his time before eventually murdering the two lawmen who destroyed his life. But his revenge has an unexpected effect on Johnny, and he subsequently realizes that death is his calling. Later, Johnny is hired as an executioner. When Johnny finds out that he will be killed if he fails to fulfill his murderous mission, he prepares to turn the table on his would-be assassin. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

A secretive street magician finds his life forever changed after being reminded of the past he once walked away from in director Jamie Aparicio's inspirational redemption drama. Tadeo used to be a famous photographer, but these days he earns a living by dazzling people on the city streets. Assisting Tadeo in his popular performances is a blind vagabond who proves the only friend this lonely magician has left. When Tadeo makes the acquaintance of a young neighbor, a life altering revelation gradually pulls the sensitive magician out of isolation. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Based on the song of the same name, Rene Cardona III's Los Hermanos Mata concerns two brothers who own neighboring plots of land. One of the brothers acquires a bull in order to produce a higher quality of cattle. When the prize bull gets over the fence that divides the two brothers' lands, their personal feud takes a more serious and possibly deadly turn. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Bonded together since childhood due to their mutual love of horse racing, two lifelong friends find their relationship tested when one is paralyzed in an accident and someone starts killing off all of the champion horses. There was a time when Raul and Chava were inseparable. When Raul is paralyzed in a tragic accident during a particularly intense race, however, the man who once loved galloping in the wind quickly withers into a bitter shell of his former self. These days Raul would love nothing more than to kill every championship horse - including the one which belongs to Chava. As the horses begin to fall one by one and the community sets out to uncover the sadistic fiend behind the cruel crimes, Chava remains determined to protect his prize-winning equine racer at all costs. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Acclaimed Mexican filmmaker Dana Rotberg returns to the screen following an eight year absence with this hypnotic drama about love and revenge. Set in a small village during the beginning of the 20th century, Otilia (Gabriela Canudas) is both blessed with a body that is the epitome of feminine perfection and cursed by an ugly mole that mars her beautiful face. The juxtaposition between fabulous beauty and disfigurement proves unsettling for the villagers and she grows up friendless, save the family's hired hand Melquíades. Though most figured she would end up as a prostitute, she is married off to Isidro, the local police chief. Cruel and petty, this ogre of a man brutalizes her and eventually infects her with venereal disease, rendering her sterile. With the help of Melquíades, Otilia takes a series of lovers to spite her husband. One day, the wounded Ruben -- a wanted outlaw -- staggers onto her doorstep and immediately she is in love. Much to Melquíades' chagrin, she harbors and tends to the criminal as her husband is out hunting for him. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi