List of Venezuelan films


This is a list of films produced in Venezuela.

Early film

1940s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
1940----
1941----
Juan de la calleRafael RiveroSocial cinemaProduction by Rómulo Gallegos
1942----
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Alma llaneraManuel Pelufo
Las Aventuras de Frijolito y RobustianaJosé María Galofré
Dos hombres en la tormentaRafael Rivero
1946----
1947----
1948----
1949----
La Balandra Isabel llegó esta tardeCarlos Hugo ChristensenJuana Sujo, Tomás HenríquezDramaCannes Film Festival winner: Best Cinematography

1950s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
1950----
La EscalinataCésar EnríquezIndependent film
El demonio es un ángelCarlos Hugo Christensen
1951----
1952----
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Luz en el páramoVíctor UrruchúaEntered into the 1953 Cannes Film Festival
1954----
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1956----
1957----
Caín AdolescenteRomán ChalbaudCarlota Ureta Zambrano, Milagros del Valle, Edgar Jimenez, Rafael BriceñoDramaRomán Chalbaud's first movie
1958----
1959----
ArayaMargot BenacerrafJosé Ignacio Cabrujas Documentary1959 Cannes Film Festival nominee: Golden Palm

1960s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
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Cuentos para mayoresRomán ChalbaudManuel Poblete, Carmen Mesutti, Héctor Cabrera
1964----
Isla de salClemente de la CerdaSimón Díaz, Lila MorilloClemente de la Cerda's first movie
1965----
La ciudad que nos veJesús Enrique GuédezMockumentarySocial compromise film
1966----
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1970s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
1970----
1971----
Chévere o La victoria de WellingtonRomán ChalbaudEva Moreno, José Royo, Alfredi Berry
1972----
1973----
Cuando quiero llorar no lloroMauricio WalersteinValentín Trujillo, Orlando Urdaneta, Verónica Castro, Miguel Ángel Landa, Haydée Balza Fernando Arriaga, Rafael BriceñoDramaFilm based on the novel Cuando quiero llorar no lloro by Miguel Otero Silva; entered into the 8th Moscow International Film Festival
1974----
1975----
La Quema de JudasRomán ChalbaudMiguel Ángel Landa, Hilda Vera, Rafael BriceñoDrama9th Moscow International Film Festival nominee: Grand Prize
1976----
Soy un delincuenteClemente de la CerdaHaydée BalzaSpecial Jury Prize at 1977 Locarno International Film Festival
1977----
El Cine Soy YoLuis Armando RocheAsdrúbal Meléndez, Juliet Berto, Alvaro RocheDramaEntered into the 10th Moscow International Film Festival
El Pez que FumaRomán ChalbaudHilda Vera, Orlando Urdaneta, Haydée Balza, Miguel Ángel LandaComedy / drama
Los TracalerosAlfredo LugoOrlando Urdaneta, Elluz Peraza, Toco GómezComedy / drama
1978----
Carmen, La que contaba 16 añosRomán ChalbaudMayra Alejandra, Miguel Ángel Landa, Carlos MárquezDrama
País PortátilIván FeoAlejandra Pinedo, Héctor Duvauchelle, Iván FeoFictionFilm based on the novel of the same name by Adriano González León
1979----
El rebaño de los ángelesRomán ChalbaudMary Soliani, Pilar Romero, Alicia PlazaFiction
Travelling CompanionClemente de la CerdaEntered into the 11th Moscow International Film Festival

1980s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
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1981----
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CangrejoRomán ChalbaudMiguel Ángel Landa, América Alonso, Carlos MárquezDramaBased on the book Cuatro Crímenes: Cuatro Poderes, by Fermín Mármol León
1983----
The House of WaterJacobo Penzo
1984----
Cangrejo IIRomán ChalbaudMiguel Ángel Landa, Jean Carlo Simancas, Toco Gómez
Cóctel de camaronesAlfredo AnzolaAdriana Villalba, Alba Roversi, Alejandro CoronaComedy
Homicidio culposoCésar BolívarElba Escobar, Javier Vidal, Jean Carlos SimancasDrama
1985----
OrianaFina TorresDoris Wells, Maya OloeDramaWon the Golden Camera Award at the 1985 Cannes Film Festival
Ratón de ferreteríaRomán ChalbaudMiguel Ángel Landa, Jenny Noguera, Rafael Briceño
Más allá del silencioCésar BolívarMaria Isabel Calderón, Julie Restifo, Ileanna Simancas
AgoniaJoseph NovoaMaria Eugenia Carrasco, Aminta de Lara Aminta de Lara. Jorge Díaz, Juan Manuel MontesinosDrama
1986----
IfigeniaIván FeoMarialejandra Martín, Adriano González León, Vilma RamiaDrama
1987----
Macu, The Policeman's WomanSolveig HoogesteijnDaniel Alvarado, María Luisa Mosquera, Ana CastellDrama
La oveja negraRomán ChalbaudEva Blanco, Arturo Calderón, Javier ZapataDrama
1988----
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1990s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
1990----
JericóLuis Alberto LamataCosme CortázarDramaGoya Award nominee: Best Spanish Language Foreign Film
1991----
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1992----
Golpes a mi PuertaAlejandro SadermanVerónica Oddó & Elba EscobarDramaGoya Award nominee: Best Spanish Language Foreign Film
Desnudo con NaranjasLuis Alberto LamataLourdes Valera & Daniel AlvaradoDramaSochi International Film Festival winner: Best Actor Daniel Alvarado
SanteraSolveig HoogesteijnGledys Ibarra, Irma SalcedoDramaGramado Film Festival nominee – Latin Competition: Best Film
1993----
Los Platos del DiabloThaelman UrgellesGustavo Rodríguez, Mimí Lazo, Marcela WalersteinDramaFilm based on the novel of the same name, by Eduardo Liendo
1995----
Mecánicas CelestesFina TorresAriadna GilComedyL.A. Outfest winner: Grand Jury Award for Outstanding American Narrative Feature
Rosa de FranciaCésar BolívarNinibeth Leal, Víctor CámaraDrama
SicarioJoseph NovoaLaureano Olivares, Gledys Ibarra, Pedro LanderDramaTokyo International Film Festival winner: Best Director & Best Supporting Actress
1996----
Out in the OpenLuis Armando RocheRoy Dupuis, Christian Vadim, Carlos CruzDrama
Tokyo-ParaguaipoaLeonardo HenríquezAdolfo Cubas, Eileen Abad, Kenji SatoAction / drama
1997----
Una Vida y Dos MandadosAlberto ArveloJohn Márquez, Bernardino AngelDramaMontréal World Film Festival nominee: Grand Prix des Amériques
'Román ChalbaudOrlando Urdaneta, DramaSan Sebastián International Film Festival nominee: Golden Seashell Award
La Voz del CorazónCarlos OteyzaHenry Soto, Beatriz Valdez, Asdrúbal MeléndezDramaGramado Film Festival nominee: Best Film
1998----
100 años de perdónAlejandro SadermanOrlando Urdaneta, Elluz Peraza, Mariano Álvarez, Daniel Lugo & Aroldo BetancourtComedyNewport International Film Festival nominee: Jury Award
Amaneció de GolpeCarlos AzpúruaRuddy Rodríguez, Yanis Chimaras, Elba EscobarDramaGoya Award nominee: Best Spanish Language Foreign Film
PielOscar LuciénIndhira Serrano, Gabriel Blanco, Juan Manuel MontesinosDramaBogotá Film Festival nominee: Best Film
1999----
'Elia SchneiderJosé Gregorio Rivas, Pedro Lander, Adolfo CubasDrama
Loop

2000s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
2000----
Caracas Amor a MuerteGustavo BalzaLuis Fernández, Iván TamayoDramaLos Angeles Latino International Film Festival winner: Best Film
Manuela SáenzDiego RísquezBeatriz Valdés, Mariano ÁlvarezDrama
Borrón y Cuenta NuevaHenrique LazoMimí Lazo, Luis Fernández, Elba EscobarComedyCartagena Film Festival nominee: Best Film
Oro DiabloJoseph NovoaDrama
2001----
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2002----
The Archangel's Feather
2003----
Una casa con vista al marAlberto ArveloImanol Arias, Leandro ArveloDramaMiami Film Festival winner: Best Director
Yotama se va volandoLuis Armando RocheEdgar Ramírez, Beatriz VásquezDramaCartagena Film Festival nominee: Best Film
2004----
Punto y RayaElias SchneiderRoque Valero, Edgar RamírezAction / drama / comedyBogotá Film Festival winner: Best Director
X-Ray of a LieWolfgang SchalkDocumentary
Habana, HavanaAlberto ArveloRaúl Eguren, Israel GuerraDramaCartagena Film Festival nominee: Best Film
2005----
Secuestro ExpressJonathan JakubowiczMia Maestro, Jean Paul Leroux, Carlos Julio Molina, Ruben Blades, Niga Sibilino & BuduDramaBritish Independent Film Award nominee: Best Foreign Film
1888, El Extraordinario Viaje de la Santa IsabelAlfredo AnzolaMarco Villarubia, Elba EscobarDramaANAC Awards: Best Art Direction & Best Cinematography
El CaracazoRomán ChalbaudFernando Carrillo, Yanis Chimaras, Mimí Lazo, Francis RuedaDramaANAC Awards: Best Supporting Actress
MaroaSolveig HoogesteijnTristán Ulloa, Yorlis Domínguez, Elba EscobarDramaVenezuela's Official Selection for the 79th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
2006----
Francisco de MirandaDiego RísquezLuis FernándezHistory / drama
Tocar y LucharAlberto ArveloJosé Antonio Abreu, Gustavo DudamelDocumentaryMiami Film Festival: Best Documentary
El DonJoseph NovoaLaureno OlivaresDrama, Accion
ElipsisEduardo Arias-NathEdgar Ramírez, Seu Jorge, Jean Paul LerouxDrama / crime
Mi Vida por Sharon, ¿o qué te pasa a ti?Carlos AzpúruaMimi Lazo, Carlos Mata, Vicente TepedinoComedy
2007----
13 SegundosFreddy FadelDaniela Alvarado, Carmen Julia Álvarez, Nohely ArteagaDrama
Puras JoyitasCésar OropezaMario Cimarro, Miguel Ferrari, Erich WildpretAction / comedy
Una abuela virgenOlegario BarreraDaniela Alvarado, Antonio Delli, Marlene De Andrade, Iván TamayoComedy
Cyrano FernandezAlberto ArveloEdgar Ramirez, Pastor Oviedo, Jessika GrauAction / romanceMalaga Film Festival
Best Latin American Film
Postcards from LeningradMariana RondonLaureano Olivares, Greisy MenaDrama / tragicomedyBiarritz Film Festival winner; Goya Awards: Best Spanish Language Foreign Film nominee
2008----
BloquesCarlos Caridad, Alfredo HueckDimas González, Lourdes Valera, Nohely ArteagaDrama
The Color of FameAlejandro Ballame Elaiza Gil, Alberto Alifa, Miguel FerrariDrama
La Virgen NegraIgnacio Castillo CotinCarmen Maura, Matheus Nachtergaele, Carolina TorresComedy
A mi me gustaRalph KinnardMónica Pasqualotto, Jonathan AshfordRomance / comedy
2009----
Libertador MoralesEfterpi CharalambidisRafael Gil, Alba VallvéComedy
Swing con sonRafael Marziano TinocoCaridad Canelón, Billo Frómeta, Rafa Galindo, Alberto Naranjo, María RivasDocumentary / history / musical
VenezziaHaik GazarianAlfonso Herrera, Ruddy RodríguezDrama
Zamora, tierra y hombres libresRomán ChalbaudAlexander Solórzano, Eric Ekvall, Antonio MachucaHistorical

2010s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
2010----
Cheila: Una Casa Pa' MaitaEduardo BarberenaEndry Cardeño, Violeta Alemán, José Manuel SuárezDramaBest Movie at the Mérida Film Festival
Habana EvaFina TorresPrakriti Maduro, Juan Carlos GarcíaComedyBest Movie at the New York Latino Film Festival
HermanoMarcel RasquinEliú Armas, Fernando MorenoDramaBest Movie at the Moscow Film Festival; Oscar submission for Best Foreign Language Film
Taita BovesLuis Alberto LamataJuvel Vielma, Daniela Alvarado, Gledys IbarraHistorical
La Hora CeroDiego VelascoZapata 666, Amanda Key, Erich Wildpret, Nana Ponceleon, Albi de Abreu, Antonio Cuevas, Marisa RomanAction
El Chico que MienteMarite UgasIker Fernandez, Francisco Denis, Beatriz Vazquez, Gladys Prince, Aldrin SterlingDrama
2011----
No Stingray Pie for Dinner TonightBraulio RodríguezLuis CarreñoComedy short
ReverónDiego RísquezLuigi Sciamanna, Sheila Monterola, Luis Fernández, Prakriti MaduroDramaBest Movie at the Mérida Film Festival
2012----
Breach in the SilenceLuis Rodríguez, Andrés Rodríguez
Rock, Paper, ScissorsHernán JabesDrama
2013----
Bad HairMariana RondónBeto Benites
High NoonIvan MazzaGabriel Rojas, Pedro Gómez, Prakriti Maduro, Edgar Noria, Efraín Romero, Gustavo SantanaShort
The LiberatorAlberto Arvelo
La distancia más largaClaudia PintoCarme Elias, Omar Moya, Ivan TamayoDramaNominated for Best Spanish Language Foreign Film at the 29th Goya Awards.
Papita, maní, tostónLuis Carlos HueckComedyHighest-grossing film in the history of Venezuelan cinema.
The ReturnPatricia OrtegaDaniela González, Sofía Espinoza, Laureano Olivares, Jessica GonzálezDrama
Valle CocodriloLeticia PatriziShort
2014----
Blue and Not So PinkMiguel FerrariGuillermo García, Nacho Montes, Hilda Abrahamz, Carolina Torres, Alexander Da Silva, Sócrates Serrano, Elba Escobar, Beatriz ValdésDramaBest Foreign Film in the Spanish Language at the 28th Goya Awards in 2014
Corpus ChristiCésar BolívarCarlos Cruz, Jariana Armas, Marcos Moreno
2015----
El malqueridoDiego RísquezChyno MirandaDrama
Km 72Samuel HenríquezGustavo Rodríguez, Frank Spano, George Akram, Indra Santamaría, Jesús NunesCine Negro
From AfarLorenzo VigasDramaGolden Lion at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival. It was selected as the Venezuelan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards.
Gone with the River
2016----
La SoledadJorge Thielen ArmandDrama
2017----
The Family
El Inca
2018----
Being ImpossiblePatricia OrtegaDrama
'DocumentaryBest documentary in the New York International Films Infest Festival.
El pueblo soy yoEnrique Krauze, Fernando Mires, :simple:Loris Zanatta|Loris Zanatta, Alberto Barrera Tyszka, Ana Rosa TorresDocumentaryNominated in the 34th Guadalajara International Film Festival for the feature-length documentary category..
SimónDiego VicentiniChristian McGaffney, Kelley Mack, Steve Wilcox, Alexandra HooverShortFeature film currently being produced
2019'----
Infection''Flavio PedotaRubén Guevara, Leonidas Urbina, Magdiel González, Genna Chanelle HayesHorrorBest Ibero-American Film award at the 2019 Guadalajara International Film Festival.

2020s