16 Latino Films to See in 2016

*While everyone else is watching the new Star Wars flick, you might want to catch some of these. VL

By David Salazar, Latin Post

2015 turned out to be a terrific year for Latinos, with some of the hottest stars in the business appearing in major productions and top end Latin American filmmakers putting themselves into the awards conversation.

The New Year promises to bring a slew of new movies that will undoubtedly push the envelope even further in terms of content. Here are some of the films by Latinos or starring Latinos that should be on everyone’s watch list in 2016.

1. Ma ma

Spanish filmmaker Julio Medem and Penelope Cruz team up in a film about a woman overcoming a tragedy. The film also stars Silvia Abascal, Alex Brendemuhl and Elena Carranza among others.

Why you should see it: This is Cruz’s first movie since 2013 when she worked on “The Counselor.” Medem previously directed “Sex and Lucia.”

Release – The U.S. release has not yet been verified but the film is expected to bow in 2016.  

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