James Schamus Netflix Movie ‘The Son-in-Law’ and ‘Roma’ Producer Pimienta’s ‘Oca’ Vie for Guadalajara’s Mezcal Competition Glory

Home Film Global Apr 17, 2026 6:46am PT James Schamus Netflix Movie ‘The Son-in-Law’ and ‘Roma’ Producer Pimienta’s ‘Oca’ Vie for Guadalajara’s Mezcal Competition Glory Also in the mix are latest movies by maverick J.M. Cravioto and auteur Kenya Márquez, plus deeply personal doc-features about stirring collective reactions to two feminicides   By John Hopewell Plus Icon John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent john_hopewell Latest Rafael Azcona, ‘Spanish Cinema’s Only Genius,’ Set for New York Tribute 3 days ago Spain Set to Dazzle New York With Two-Time Oscar Nominee ‘Sirāt’ and Goya Winners ‘Sundays’ and ‘Afternoons of Solitude’    3 days ago Ventana Sur Goes to Cannes Lineup Includes Second-Chance Comedy, Supernatural Genre and Animated Aztec Action Adventure (EXCLUSIVE) 3 days ago See All The Son-in-Law (María Medina / Netflix Netflix movie “The Son-In-Law,” from James Schamus and the Larraín brothers heads a talent-packed 2026 Guadalajara Fest Mexico Mezcal Competition squarely focused on urgent social issues plaguing Mexico and beyond. “I see a stronger, more unapologetic focus on social cinema than in previous years,” Estrella Araiza, director of the Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG) has told Variety.   Related Stories Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, Sharon Cuneta, Vice Ganda Set for Prime Video Philippines' Local Slate