The Wave (1936)
A Mexican fisherman, whose son has died because he could not afford necessary medical care out of his meagre wages, becomes aware of how badly exploited he and his many fellow fisherman are by the one greedy man for whom they work and the corrupt politician who makes the laws to benefit him.
Director: Fred Zinnemann, Emilio Gómez Muriel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: July 16, 1936
Cast
- Silvio Hernández - Miro
- Antonio Lara - El Zurdo
- Miguel Figueroa - Miguel
- Rafael Hinojosa - El Candidato
- Felipe Rojas - Mingo
- David Valle González - Don Anselmo
- Susana Ortiz Cobos - Miro's Wife
Screenplay
- Paul Strand (Story)
- Agustín Velázquez Chávez (Story)
- Henwar Rodakiewicz (Adaptation)
Music: Silvestre Revueltas
Cinematography: Paul Strand
Editing: Emilio Gómez Muriel, Gunther von Fritsch
Production: Secretaría de Educación Pública, Azteca Films
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
loss of loved one, fisherman, revolt, alvarado
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wave about?
- A Mexican fisherman, whose son has died because he could not afford necessary medical care out of his meagre wages, becomes aware of how badly exploited he and his many fellow fisherman are by the one greedy man for whom they work and the corrupt politician who makes the laws to benefit him.
- Who directed The Wave?
- The Wave was directed by Fred Zinnemann, Emilio Gómez Muriel.
- Who stars in The Wave?
- The Wave stars Silvio Hernández, Antonio Lara, Miguel Figueroa, Rafael Hinojosa, Felipe Rojas, David Valle González.
- How long is The Wave?
- The Wave has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is The Wave?
- The Wave is a Drama film.
- Where was The Wave produced?
- The Wave was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of The Wave?
- The themes of The Wave include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.