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
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
Enamorada During the Mexican Revolution, a macho rebel general falls in love with the independent-minded daughter of an aristocrat in the town he is occupying. See More
Maclovia José María and Maclovia’s great love is threatened by the wild passion that Sergeant De la Garza feels for the ravishing woman. Determined to possess her at all costs, the officer imprisons José María and offers Maclovia her lover’s freedom in exchange for her honor. See More
The 22nd FICM Awarded the Best of its Official Selection and Impulso Morelia 10 10 · 25 · 24 Alfonso Cuarón Presents a Film that Shaped Him at the 22nd FICM: JONÁS WHO WILL BE 25 IN THE YEAR 2000 10 · 25 · 24 The Vindication of a Great Artist: Interview with Eva Aridjis Fuentes, Director of ADIÓS CABALLOS: THE MANY LIVES OF Q LAZZARUS (2024) 10 · 25 · 24 The Documentary LAS AMAZONAS DE YAXUNAH Premieres at the 22nd FICM 10 · 25 · 24
Alfonso Cuarón Presents a Film that Shaped Him at the 22nd FICM: JONÁS WHO WILL BE 25 IN THE YEAR 2000 10 · 25 · 24
The Vindication of a Great Artist: Interview with Eva Aridjis Fuentes, Director of ADIÓS CABALLOS: THE MANY LIVES OF Q LAZZARUS (2024) 10 · 25 · 24
