Carlos Hidalgo

Movies

Operation Merry Christmas: The Elf Con
Director of Photography
The plan of three small-time pickpockets to pull the heist of their lives during Christmas, posing as elves in a Christmas show in one of the most exclusive shopping centers in the city where they will collect private information from some wealthy families, then rob their homes while they enjoy their December vacation.
Ambush
Cinematography
Frank rents rooms in Nadine’s building to commit crimes. During the latest one, things take a turn for the worse when a guy he killed a couple of days before, disappears.
Crazy For Change
Director of Photography
Paula and Paulina, two young women who hate each other, magically swap bodies after a high school reunion.
Don't Blame the Kid
Director of Photography
After a one-night stand results in pregnancy, a young woman decides to become partners with the emotionally immature father-to-be.
María Bonita
Director of Photography
The Mexican diva of cinema, María Felix, age 80, is staying as a guest at the home of a family in Veracruz. There she meets the daughter of the owners, Agatha, age 16, who wants to know what does the actress do to be so beautiful at her age. They become friends, live adventures and María reveals her secrets.
Matria
Camera Operator
My grandfather fought alongside Pancho Villa, became Master Mason, was an elected official who represented Oaxaca three times, and president of the national Association of Cattle Hands. In 1942, he formed the Legion of Mexican Fighters, a group of 100,000 cattle hands training to repel a possible Nazi invasion in Mexico. His story of success, however, held a secret that affected my family, and that I discovered while making this documentary.
Cantinflas
Director of Photography
Mike Todd is a Broadway producer struggling to produce the film. Around the World in 80 Days. In Mexico, Mario Moreno, a young entertainer is struggling to get some respect, and he manages to become a star. A twist of faith makes them partners. Together they won the Oscar for Best Picture.
Bajo Tortura
Director of Photography
In 1992, the brother-in-law and the sister of Alfonso Martin del Campo Dodd were murdered and he was captured by the authorities of Mexico City as a possible responsible of the crime. Through torture, he was forced to sign and confession. That’s how he ran into corruption and the brutality of the Mexican justice, with no more evidence than the confession, he was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Guten Tag, Ramón
Director of Photography
After five failed attempts to go to the United States, 18-year-old Ramón decides to look for a friend’s aunt in Germany, but never finds her. With no papers or money, and without knowing the language, he barely survives living on the street until he meets Ruth, an old retired nurse who doesn’t speak Spanish. Beyond language barriers and prejudices, they discover that solidarity and humanity make life bearable.
Guerrero, Sueño Republicano
Director of Photography
Heroes of Flesh and Bones
Morelos, Siervo de la Nación
Director of Photography
Heroes of Flesh and Bones
Hidalgo, Frenesí de Libertad
Director of Photography
Heroes of Flesh and Bones
Amores Perros
Assistant Director
A fatalistic car crash in Mexico city sets off a chain of events in the lives of three people: a supermodel, a young man wanting to run off with his sister-in-law, and a homeless man. Their lives are catapulted into unforeseen situations instigated by the seemingly inconsequential destiny of a dog.
Straight to Heaven
Director of Photography
Two girls in love are going to discover that a bus can take you from a traffic jam in Mexico City to a celestial place.
Clear and Present Danger
Second Assistant Director
CIA Analyst Jack Ryan is drawn into an illegal war fought by the US government against a Colombian drug cartel.