In Mexico, most of the population is concentrated in three major cities: Guadalajara, Monterrey and Mexico City. These are a blend of multicultural backgrounds where old and new generations coexist. Human stories are set in an urban and suburban canvas that represent ground zero and the heartbeat of the metropolitan areas. Through a variety of mediums, the films in this program capture the essence of life in the Mexican cities. From the bustling Central de Abasto market to the historic Estudios Churubusco lab, some films offer a particular view into the core of the dynamic and multifaceted Mexico city, one of the largest cities in the world.

We see these places through the eyes of their inhabitants, and the solitary man navigating the crowded metro and discovering a young woman on the brink of suicide. The films also show a glimpse into the beauty and complexity of Mexican urban areas, capturing its essence through its colorful and chaotic streets that pulsate with music and dance. Viewers are also transported to the Bosque de Chapultepec, a place where families come together on Sundays. These films capture the dynamic energy of Mexico's largest cities.

The program includes the following short films:

• La ciudad | Camilla Uboldi, Andreas Papacostas | México, 2022 | 10:55
• Made in Central de Abastos Carlos Gamboa | México, 2013 | 03:30
• Largo es el camino al cielo | José Ángel García Moreno | México, 1998 | 08:57
• Mis múltiples suicidios | Josué Vázquez Peralta | México, 2010 | 03:45
• Un día en familia | Pedro Zulu González | México, 2013 | 07:00
• Bestias Urbanas | Natalia Pájaro y Amanda Woolrich | México, 2017 | 04:30
• Última estación | Héctor Dávila | México, 2017 | 06:00
• Liber | Simon Gerbaud | México, 2013 | 04:34
• La secta de los insectos | Pablo Calvillo | México, 2016 | 09:00
• Inventario Churubusco | Elena Pardo | México, 2019 | 07:00
• El Héroe | Carlos Carrera | México, 1993 | 05:00