Fernando Eimbcke's 'Moscas' explores themes of precariousness and friendship

The film 'Moscas', directed by Mexican filmmaker Fernando Eimbcke, is a black-and-white production centered on the relationship between a solitary woman and a child. Set in a large apartment building, the story follows a woman facing economic hardship and the need for foot surgery, which leads her to rent out a room in her home.

The plot develops when the tenant secretly brings his son to live in the apartment. Upon discovering the child, the woman forms a bond with him, leading to a reciprocal process of discovery and a new way of relating to the world. The film is noted for its subtle handling of comedy and drama, as well as its precise economy of means.