Between 1936 and 1956, the Mexican film industry experienced an unprecedented period. In it context After World War II, Europe and the United States experienced a shortage of materials to produce films, in addition to concentrating their efforts on said war. Thus, Mexican cinema became the cinematographic center of Latin America and other Spanish-speaking countries, with varied and high-quality productions. that they gave us to important figures, in front of and behind the cameras, such as Pedro Infante, María Félix, Emilio “El Indio” Fernández or Luis Buñuel. Here we present you 10 Mexican films from the Golden Age that you cannot ignore.
Let’s go with Pancho Villa! (Dir. Fernando de Fuentes, 1936)
The closing of the so-called “Trilogy of the Revolution” by Fernando de Fuentes. Here a critical vision of the most important armed movement of the 20th Century is presented, where the figure of the “Centaur of the North” is also presented as a cruel and indifferent being. It was considered the best Mexican film in history in the latest issue of the magazine Are in July 1994.
Where to see? YouTube channel of the UNAM Film Library.
There is the detail (Dir. Juan Bustillo Oro, 1940)
It is the first film with Cantinflas in the lead role. He plays the boyfriend of a rich man’s maid, who is passed off as his brother-in-law. During the film a series of entanglements and confusions develop, as a result of which Cantinflas is able to enjoy luxuries and comforts. He is accompanied in the cast by Sara García, Joaquín Pardavé, Dolores Camarillo, etc.
Where to see it? ViX.
Maria Candelaria (Dir. Emilio “El Indio” Fernández, 1943)
Starring Dolores del Río and Pedro Armendáriz, this film won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. It follows the story of Lorenzo and María Candelaria, a couple in love who want to be together, but must face people from their town who want to separate them. The rest of the cast is made up of actors such as Miguel Inclán, Alberto Galán and Luis Aragón.
Where to see it? ViX.
Miss Barbara (Dir. Fernando de Fuentes, 1943)
María Félix plays a rich woman with a strong character who owns a farm over which she exercises iron control. After living a traumatic experience, she stopped trusting people, and men in particular, but the arrival of Santos Luzardo could change that.
Where to see it? ViX, Prime video
In love (Dir. Emilio “El Indio” Fernández, 1946)
Another film starring María Félix and Pedro Armendáriz, in the roles of the revolutionary José Juan Reyes and the wealthy Beatriz Peñafiel. Both begin in an unpleasant situation, but their interactions little by little give rise to a romance.
Where to see it? ViX.
The three Garcias (Dir. Ismael Rodríguez, 1946)
Three unruly cousins, who can only be controlled by their grandmother Luisa (Sara García), named Luis Antonio García (Pedro Infante), José Luis García (Abel Salazar) and Luis Manuel García (Víctor Manuel Mendoza), compete among themselves to conquer Lupita Smith (Marga López). In addition, the three Garcías must confront the López cousins, who have unfinished business with them.
Where to see it? Prime Video and Claro video.
We poor (Dir. Ismael Rodríguez, 1948)
José “El Toro”, played by Pedro Infante, is a carpenter who lives in poverty but who never gives up when trying to raise his family whom he adores: his niece Chachita (Evita Muñoz), his sister Yolanda (Carmen Montejo) and his girlfriend Celia (Blanca Estrella Pavón).
Where to see it? Sure Video.
Little black angels (Dir. Joselito Rodríguez, 1948)
In this drama, Pedro Infante plays José Carlos Ruiz, a singer who marries a racist woman named Ana Luisa (Emilia Guiú) who has a black nanny whom he treats very badly, Mercé (Rita Montaner). When their daughter turns out to be black, the girl suffers rejection from her mother. And, while all this is happening, there is a family secret that could change things for everyone.
Where to see it? Prime video, Clear video
The king of the neighborhood (Dir. Gilberto Martínez Solares, 1950)
In The king of the neighborhood, Tin Tan plays a millionaire scammer, who, unintentionally, falls in love with one of his victims, who develops desires to make him her husband. A fun parody of Mexican melodrama. The cast also includes Silvia Pinal and Fannie Kauffman “Vitola”.
Where to see? At the moment, not available on a platform streaming.
The forgotten (Dir. Luis Buñuel, 1950)
In this film inspired by Italian neo-ruralism, we follow a group of young people living in a context of violence and crime in the neighborhoods of Mexico City. And it is here where a boy named Pedro (Alfonso Mejía) grows up and faces dangerous decisions.
Where to see it? ViX.
2023-09-17 01:49:33
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