Netflix has greenlit six Mexican movies, including an adaptation of Carlos Fuentes's 1962 short novel Aura, which will be written and directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios, with Stacy Perskie producing, Deadline reported.
Among the other upcoming projects are México 86, starring Diego Luna and telling the story of Mexico landing the 1986 World Cup, as well as movies from Jorge Michel Grau, Rodrigo García, Ariel Winograd, Alonso Ruizpalacios, and Maite Alberdi.
"Our commitment is real," said Carolina Leconte, Netflix's v-p of content for Mexico. "Mexico is a diverse and rich country, full of unique and authentic stories still waiting to be told. Its talent--both behind and in front of the camera--is renowned globally. That's why today, to celebrate Mexican Cinema Day, we are announcing a film slate that represents that diversity."
Netflix has already released Rodrigo Prieto's magical realist film Pedro Páramo, based on the 1955 novel by Juan Rulfo. Deadline noted that the company's "Mexican fare has been resonating globally.... International success is clearly welcomed, but Leconte explained that the priority is always finding an audience at home."
"We love seeing Mexican stories being so well received, not just here but all over the world," she added. "Still, our main focus is always on creating local content for local audiences. What matters most to us is telling stories that reflect who we are, that help us see ourselves and our reality on screen. If those stories go on to cross borders, that's amazing--but our heart is always with what moves us as a country."