Maria Candelaria

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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