Diablo en la Piel (1998)

Diablo en la Piel (1998) poster

The palms of Lana Turner's hands were full of scars; the technique she used in order to achieve melodrama was to tighten her fists, digging her fingernails into them until she began to cry. Day after day, soap opera actresses smear Vick's Vaporub into their eyes in order to cry. The effect of these false tears are the tears of the public. In Devil in the Flesh we see the camera's tricks, and even so the action seems dramatic. This piece once again exemplifies my fascination with the artificial: the fabricated emotions; the Christian looking for pain in order to live out Passion; the discomfort of the everyday melodrama; the emptiness that defeats everything

Director: Ximena Cuevas
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date:
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Ximena Cuevas

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diablo en la Piel about?
The palms of Lana Turner's hands were full of scars; the technique she used in order to achieve melodrama was to tighten her fists, digging her fingernails into them until she began to cry. Day after day, soap opera actresses smear Vick's Vaporub into their eyes in order to cry. The effect of these false tears are the tears of the public. In Devil in the Flesh we see the camera's tricks, and even so the action seems dramatic. This piece once again exemplifies my fascination with the artificial: the fabricated emotions; the Christian looking for pain in order to live out Passion; the discomfort of the everyday melodrama; the emptiness that defeats everything
Who directed Diablo en la Piel?
Diablo en la Piel was directed by Ximena Cuevas.
How long is Diablo en la Piel?
Diablo en la Piel has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
Where was Diablo en la Piel produced?
Diablo en la Piel was produced in Mexico.