El Mariachi (1992)

Witness the birth of a cinematic icon with Robert Rodriguez's debut film set in the sun-soaked landscapes of a Mexican town. This Spanish-language neo-Western action film follows a wandering musician who is inadvertently entangled in a web of violence and vengeance when he is mistaken for a ruthless criminal. Made on a meager budget with amateur actors, this unique masterpiece skyrocketed to success, becoming a cultural phenomenon and captivating audiences worldwide.