1948 | B/N | 95 min Mercedes earns a living as a cabaret dancer in the Salón México to pay for her sister Beatriz’s education. In spite of receiving the support and secret love of Lupe López, a policeman, Paco, her pimp, threatens to reveal her secret. This is the first attempt by Emilio El Indio Fernández to enter the world of cabaret melodrama. Sálon México shows both tragic love and the night life of Mexico City, framed perfectly by Gabriel Figueroa Country: México Direction: Fernández; Emilio Script: Magdaleno; Mauricio, Fernández; Emilio Production: Elizondo; Salvador Photography: Figueroa; Gabriel Sound: Solís; Rodolfo Music: Díaz Conde; Antonio Cast:Inclán; Miguel, Derba; Mimí, Cañedo; Roberto, López; Marga, Acosta; Rodolfo, Múzquiz; Carlos, Derbez; Silvia, Torvay; José Participation year at FICM: 2010
1948 | B/N | 95 min Mercedes earns a living as a cabaret dancer in the Salón México to pay for her sister Beatriz’s education. In spite of receiving the support and secret love of Lupe López, a policeman, Paco, her pimp, threatens to reveal her secret. This is the first attempt by Emilio El Indio Fernández to enter the world of cabaret melodrama. Sálon México shows both tragic love and the night life of Mexico City, framed perfectly by Gabriel Figueroa Country: México Direction: Fernández; Emilio Script: Magdaleno; Mauricio, Fernández; Emilio Production: Elizondo; Salvador Photography: Figueroa; Gabriel Sound: Solís; Rodolfo Music: Díaz Conde; Antonio Cast:Inclán; Miguel, Derba; Mimí, Cañedo; Roberto, López; Marga, Acosta; Rodolfo, Múzquiz; Carlos, Derbez; Silvia, Torvay; José 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
The 23rd FICM Awarded the Best of its Official Selection and Impulso Morelia 11 10 · 17 · 25 Eddie Muller Presents 99 RIVER STREET on the Closing Night of the 23rd FICM. 10 · 17 · 25 Academic Forum: Pioneering Mexican Female Screenwriters at the 23rd FICM 10 · 17 · 25 When You're An Actor, No One Can Stop You From Doing It: Stellan Skarsgård at the Presentation of Sentimental Value 10 · 17 · 25
When You're An Actor, No One Can Stop You From Doing It: Stellan Skarsgård at the Presentation of Sentimental Value 10 · 17 · 25
