Martín Luis Guzmán
Author
Series
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Pub. Date
[1965]
Language
English
Description
This is a tale that might be told around a campfire, night after night in the midst of a military campaign. The kinetic and garrulous Pancho Villa talking on and on about battles and men, bursting out with hearty, masculine laughter, weeping unashamed for fallen comrades, casually mentioning his hotheadedness-"one of my violent outbursts"-which sent one, two, or a dozen men before the firing squad, recounting amours, and always, always protesting...
Series
Publisher
VCI Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
Español
Formats
Description
Martin Luis Guzman's novel, which was the object of strict censorship for thirty years, is the basis of our story, which takes place in post-revolutionary Mexico. No doubt the film was blacklisted due to its raw, incriminating content, which perfectly showcased the dirty political dealings of those times. The film was banned from Mexican theaters and there were claims that the negative and all its copies had been destroyed. However, poor quality,...
Series
Publisher
Excalibur Media Group
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
Español
Description
Film portrays the turbulent political situation in post-revolutionary Mexico in 1920. The imminent succession of the military leader in power is about to be decided. Aguirre is chosen as the candidate of the Radical Progressive Party, but his boss, El Caudillo, has chosen another candidate, Jiménez. Aguirre must decide between his loyalty to the regime and the opportunity to accede to power. Several moves between the opposing factions lead to a violent...