Mala Noche

"Mala Noche" is a haunting and unflinching portrayal of desire, rejection, and doomed romance, as a lonely convenience store clerk's infatuation with a Mexican migrant worker sets off a chain of events that lead to tragedy and heartbreak. Shot in stark black-and-white on 16mm, the film's raw intensity and emotional depth are matched only by its unflinching examination of themes such as immigration, identity, and the fragility of human connection.