The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema (2016)

The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema (2016) poster

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.

Director: Andrés García Franco
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sabino Alva Pulido, Michael Nyman, Raúl Lavista
Editing: Bruno Peláez, Sabino Alva Pulido
Production: Centro Universitario de Estudios Cinematográficos (CUEC), Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad, Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes, Centrosa Films
Country: Mexico
Original Language: es

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Andrés García Franco
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema 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.
Who directed The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema?
The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema was directed by Andrés García Franco.
Who stars in The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema?
The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema stars Jorge Ayala Blanco, María Teresa Cortés, Concha Contreras Meléndez, Rosy Contreras, Sergio Guzmán Ramos, Teresa Bonilla.
How long is The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema?
The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema?
The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema is a Documentary film.
Where was The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema produced?
The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema was produced in Mexico.