Originally commissioned by the Mexican Ministry of Education, Nicolás Pereda and Gabino Rodríguez’s hypnotically mysterious, hybrid object unravels and metamorphoses within the walls of a school. This oneiric journey from light to darkness is a gorgeously abstracted tale of childhood and healing.

The lives of three strangers become entangled in this stunning fable from José Luis Valle. Shot in crisp black-and-white on the streets of Mexico City in 7 days, The Searches is a minimalist examination of social and gender hierarchies that—with an eye for romance and revenge—tips its hat to noir.

This short feature from director Nicolás Pereda is a beautifully dreamy and enchanting work of indolent bohemian languor. Inspired by Last Year at Marienbad, the film sees three individuals in an apartment communicating through sleeping positions and books, creating a wonderful psalm of nostalgia.