1943 | B/N | 102:00 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. Country: México Direction: Fernández; Emilio Script: Schoemann; Gloria Production: Fink; Agustín J. Photography: Figueroa; Gabriel Sound: Randall; Howard E., González Gancy; Jesús, Esperón; Manuel Music: Domínguez; Francisco Cast:del Río; Dolores, Armendáriz; Pedro, Galán; Alberto, Cortés; Margarita, Inclán; Miguel, Ramos; Beatriz, Icardo; Rafael, Ahuet; Julio Art direction: Fernández; Jorge Participation year at FICM: 2024
1943 | B/N | 102:00 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. Country: México Direction: Fernández; Emilio Script: Schoemann; Gloria Production: Fink; Agustín J. Photography: Figueroa; Gabriel Sound: Randall; Howard E., González Gancy; Jesús, Esperón; Manuel Music: Domínguez; Francisco Cast:del Río; Dolores, Armendáriz; Pedro, Galán; Alberto, Cortés; Margarita, Inclán; Miguel, Ramos; Beatriz, Icardo; Rafael, Ahuet; Julio Art direction: Fernández; Jorge Participation year at FICM: 2024
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