Occupation of Darkness (1981)
Set in 1934, and meant to dramatize social injustices, this melodrama examines an official's attempt at land reform. The landowners are against any reform and are also not interested in ending the exploitation of their workers. On the opposite side of the fence, the Native Americans have almost no way to better their living conditions or to fight oppression. They are also plagued by "superstition," which leads to some misguided actions that only make things worse. Violence and sexual encounters are interspersed throughout the story.
Director: Archibaldo Burns
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: June 4, 1981
Cast
- Enrique Lizalde - Leonardo
- Julissa - Julia
- Manuel Ojeda - Fernando
- Lilia Prado - Mercedes
- Mónica Miguel - Catalina
- Ana De Sade - Marcela
- José Carlos Ruiz
- Lupita Lara
- Malena Doria
- Tito Junco - Licenciado
Screenplay
- Rosario Castellanos (Novel)
Production: Conacite Dos See
Country: Mexico
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Archibaldo Burns
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Occupation of Darkness about?
- Set in 1934, and meant to dramatize social injustices, this melodrama examines an official's attempt at land reform. The landowners are against any reform and are also not interested in ending the exploitation of their workers. On the opposite side of the fence, the Native Americans have almost no way to better their living conditions or to fight oppression. They are also plagued by "superstition," which leads to some misguided actions that only make things worse. Violence and sexual encounters are interspersed throughout the story.
- Who directed Occupation of Darkness?
- Occupation of Darkness was directed by Archibaldo Burns.
- Who stars in Occupation of Darkness?
- Occupation of Darkness stars Enrique Lizalde, Julissa, Manuel Ojeda, Lilia Prado, Mónica Miguel, Ana De Sade.
- How long is Occupation of Darkness?
- Occupation of Darkness has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Occupation of Darkness?
- Occupation of Darkness is a Drama film.
- Where was Occupation of Darkness produced?
- Occupation of Darkness was produced in Mexico.