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The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema

2016·Movie
1h 37min
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
IMDb6.9

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, show business, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

During 1950, Miguel Contreras Torres led a group of filmmakers to officially denounce William O. Jenkins' monopoly on film theaters, which was built throughout the country upon crime and corruption. Ever since, Uncle Miguel was ridiculed and eventually forgotten, but it is certain that his proclaim announced the separation of Mexican cinema and its audience. Discoveries may be found in the films made by Miguel, and bringing back to life these moving pictures might recover this history that was never told, a story that is almost lost and that Contreras Torres himself tried to pass on through his writings in The Black Book of Mexican Cinema.
Mexican Cinema HistoryDocumentary on CorruptionBiographical StudyFilm Industry PoliticsHistorical ExposéLost ArchivesCultural PreservationThought-Provoking Insight

Crew

Directed by:
Andrés García Franco
Written by:
Andrés García Franco
Produced by:
Andrés García Franco, Marco Antonio Ruiz, Cecilia Girón
Composed by:
Michael Nyman, Enrique Ojeda, Enrique Ojeda

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema?

1 h 37 min

The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema runs 1 h 37 min.

Is The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Mexico.