1943 | B/N | 101 min In 1909, María Candelaria and Lorenzo Rafael, indigenous natives of Xochimilco, decide to get married even though nothing is in their favor: the people of the town mistreat María Candelaria for being a prostitute´s daughter, and the greedy shopkeeper Damián wants her for himself. When María Candelaria comes down with malaria, Lorenzo Rafael steals some quinine and a dress from Damián´s store, sealing the tragic fate of the two lovers Country: México Direction: Fernández; Emilio Script: Magdaleno; Mauricio, Fernández; Emilio Production: J. Fink; Agustín Photography: Figueroa; Gabriel Sound: E. Randall; Howard Music: Domínguez; Francisco Cast:Torvay; José, Quiroz; Salvador, Galán; Alberto, Icardo; Rafael, Valle González; David, Cortés; Margarita, Ramos; Beatriz, Ahuet; Julio, Nieves; Nieves, Loza; Elda, Garnica; Lupe, Zambrano; Enrique, Jiménez; Alfonso “Kilómetro”, Torres; Irma, del Castillo; Lupe, Inclán; Lupe, Armendáriz; Pedro, Inclán; Miguel, del Río; Dolores, Soto Rangel; Arturo Art direction: Fernández; Jorge Participation year at FICM: 2004
1943 | B/N | 101 min In 1909, María Candelaria and Lorenzo Rafael, indigenous natives of Xochimilco, decide to get married even though nothing is in their favor: the people of the town mistreat María Candelaria for being a prostitute´s daughter, and the greedy shopkeeper Damián wants her for himself. When María Candelaria comes down with malaria, Lorenzo Rafael steals some quinine and a dress from Damián´s store, sealing the tragic fate of the two lovers Country: México Direction: Fernández; Emilio Script: Magdaleno; Mauricio, Fernández; Emilio Production: J. Fink; Agustín Photography: Figueroa; Gabriel Sound: E. Randall; Howard Music: Domínguez; Francisco Cast:Torvay; José, Quiroz; Salvador, Galán; Alberto, Icardo; Rafael, Valle González; David, Cortés; Margarita, Ramos; Beatriz, Ahuet; Julio, Nieves; Nieves, Loza; Elda, Garnica; Lupe, Zambrano; Enrique, Jiménez; Alfonso “Kilómetro”, Torres; Irma, del Castillo; Lupe, Inclán; Lupe, Armendáriz; Pedro, Inclán; Miguel, del Río; Dolores, Soto Rangel; Arturo Art direction: Fernández; Jorge Participation year at FICM: 2004
A Woman in Love Zapatista General José Juan Reyes leads a revolutionary army, taking the city of Cholula. The elites protest as the rebels confiscate property to support their movement. Reyes faces resistance from Beatriz, the daughter of businessman Carlos Peñafiel. The General falls madly in love with her and woos her, despite her engagement and imminent wedding. See More
Maclovia The great love between José María and Maclovia is threatened by Sergeant De la Garza’s wild passion for the beautiful woman. Determined to possess her no matter the consequences, the sergeant imprisons José María and offers Maclovia his freedom in exchange for her honor. See More
Maria Candelaria In 1909, María Candelaria and Lorenzo Rafael, a couple from Xochimilco, wish to marry. But their love faces obstacles: the townspeople harass María Candelaria for being the daughter of a prostitute, and greedy shopkeeper Don Damián secretly desires the young woman. When María Candelaria falls ill with malaria, Lorenzo Rafael steals quinine and a dress from Don Damián’s store, unleashing a tragedy. See More
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The Third Film Development Lab for Filmmakers of Indigenous and African Descent in Mexico has Begun 10 · 09 · 25
