Alfonso Borrell

Santiago, a retired accountant, casually meets Angelina during one of his daily walks in Old San Juan. They soon become friends, even though she re...

22 de jun. de 1989

Returning to Puerto Rico after living abroad for a long time, Paco, out of work, meets successful Nicolás, an old friend from his college years. Ni...

13 de set. de 1986

Facing financial ruin, four siblings decide to sell the valuables within their mother's house, without telling her and by embellishing their history.

12 de jan. de 1995

A comedy narrating the adventures of ten Puerto Ricans looking for a better life. The film centers on an airplane trip to New York during 1960's. I...

01 de mar. de 1993

A selection of three short stories by Puerto Rican writer Abelardo Díaz Alfaro (“Don Procopio”, “Peyo Mercé enseña inglés”, and “Bagazo”), portray...

02 de jan. de 1990

This documentary examines the musical tastes of Puerto Rico's youth. The terms "cocolos" refers to those who prefer salsa music, and "rockeros" to ...

28 de abr. de 1992

Based on a Puerto Rican folk tale, the story begins when Mañito, an owl, is invited to a festival. Not feeling happy with the way he looks, Mañito ...

05 de mai. de 1990

A small town celebrates the triumph of their revolution. Under the euphoria of the moment, the town's founder is declared a traitor and the destruc...

01 de jan. de 1962

02 de jan. de 1980

This documentary traces the role women have played in Puerto Rican society.

02 de jan. de 1977

In the community of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, the main character, played by the esteemed comedian José Miguel Agrelot, buys a washing machine for his...

01 de jan. de 1961

Documentary about how the arrival of the railway industry impacted Puerto Rican culture economically, socially, and humanistically during the first...

31 de dez. de 1983

Adapted from the play by Roberto Ramos Perea. Mario, the prodigal son, returns to claim his inheritance, following the mandate of an appearance fro...

02 de jan. de 1996

Documentary examining the Puerto Rican musical traditions of bomba and plena from a historical and humanistic perspective.

02 de jan. de 1983