09 · 07 · 10 FICM celebrates the Filmoteca in Pátzcuaro Share with twitter Share with facebook Share with mail Copy to clipboard Clara Sánchez translated by Cindy Hawes The film, directed by Emilio Férnandez, takes place on the island of Janitzio in the lake of Pátzcuaro, where Maclovia (María Félix), the daughter of the head of the Tarasco indigenous community in the region, lives. Maclovia loves José María (Pedro Armendáriz) but her father is against the relationship. The young José María would do anything to win over the Maclovia’s father, but the problem begins with the arrival of an army battalion in the region. Sergeant Genovevo de la Garza (Carlos López Moctezuma) becomes infatuated with the beautiful young woman. The 8th edition of the Morelia International Film Festival will be held from October 16 to 24, 2010.
