1948 | B/N | 128 min After completing a prison sentence for wounding a rancher who sexually abused his girfriend Paloma, the peasant Aurelio returns to his land with the intention of starting a new life with her. But the animosity of the past is still alive and threatens the dreams he is willing to defend with his life. This is a magnificent rural drama, framed by the unsurpassable photography of Gabriel Figueroa. Land and women are worshipped here for their unique capacity of giving life. Country: México Direction: Fernández; Emilio Script: Magdaleno; Mauricio, Fernández; Emilio Production: A. Menasce; Jaime, Dancigers; Óscar Photography: Figueroa; Gabriel Sound: B.; José, Samperio; Galdino, L. Fields; James, Samperio; Carles Music: Díaz Conde; Antonio Cast:Cañedo; Roberto, Aceves Castañeda; Luis, Cramer; Guillermo, Dondé; Manuel, Pérez; Ismael, Soto Rangel; Arturo, Domínguez; Columba Participation year at FICM: 2010
1948 | B/N | 128 min After completing a prison sentence for wounding a rancher who sexually abused his girfriend Paloma, the peasant Aurelio returns to his land with the intention of starting a new life with her. But the animosity of the past is still alive and threatens the dreams he is willing to defend with his life. This is a magnificent rural drama, framed by the unsurpassable photography of Gabriel Figueroa. Land and women are worshipped here for their unique capacity of giving life. Country: México Direction: Fernández; Emilio Script: Magdaleno; Mauricio, Fernández; Emilio Production: A. Menasce; Jaime, Dancigers; Óscar Photography: Figueroa; Gabriel Sound: B.; José, Samperio; Galdino, L. Fields; James, Samperio; Carles Music: Díaz Conde; Antonio Cast:Cañedo; Roberto, Aceves Castañeda; Luis, Cramer; Guillermo, Dondé; Manuel, Pérez; Ismael, Soto Rangel; Arturo, Domínguez; Columba Participation year at FICM: 2010
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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