Divine Words (1978)
Mari Gaila (Silvia Pinal), is an adulteress who lives between ragged, thieves, prostitutes, dwarfs and other misshapen beings, in a rare box at a country and a vague time. Her husband, is a poor sacristan who agrees with other relatives to do business with the display of his orphaned nephew, a mentally retarded dwarf. Caught in committing adultery with her lover, Mari Gaila is caged naked and punished by the people.
Director: Juan Ibáñez
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: June 6, 1978
Cast
- Silvia Pinal - Mari Gaila
- Mario Almada - Séptimo Miau
- Guillermo Orea - Pedro Galio
- Martha Zabaleta - Tatula
- Martha Verduzco - Marica
- Magda Vizcaíno - Juana la Reina
- Alicia Encinas
- Letícia Robles
- Carmen Monge
- Tamara Garina
Screenplay
Cinematography: Gabriel Figueroa
Production: Conacine
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Juan Ibáñez
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Divine Words about?
- Mari Gaila (Silvia Pinal), is an adulteress who lives between ragged, thieves, prostitutes, dwarfs and other misshapen beings, in a rare box at a country and a vague time. Her husband, is a poor sacristan who agrees with other relatives to do business with the display of his orphaned nephew, a mentally retarded dwarf. Caught in committing adultery with her lover, Mari Gaila is caged naked and punished by the people.
- Who directed Divine Words?
- Divine Words was directed by Juan Ibáñez.
- Who stars in Divine Words?
- Divine Words stars Silvia Pinal, Mario Almada, Guillermo Orea, Martha Zabaleta, Martha Verduzco, Magda Vizcaíno.
- How long is Divine Words?
- Divine Words has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Divine Words?
- Divine Words is a Drama film.
- Where was Divine Words produced?
- Divine Words was produced in Mexico.