The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema
Aug 17, 2016 · 1h 37m
Director
Andrés García FrancoOverview
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.
Cast of The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema
Jorge Ayala Blanco
María Teresa Cortés- Concha Contreras Meléndez
- Rosy Contreras
- Sergio Guzmán Ramos
- Teresa Bonilla
- Pilar Elías
- José Felipe Coria
- Amalia Franco Contreras
Miguel Contreras Torres- Rolando García Gaytán
- Elías Eduardo Contreras Cordero
- Alberto Jiménez
- Federico Dávalos
- Francisco Gaytan
Carlos Monsiváis- Lucio Ortigosa
- Gustavo García
- Americo del RíoGabriel Alarcón
- Eduardo VonManuel Espinosa Yglesias
- Rubén Bonifaz Nuño
- Ana Rosas Mantecón
- Dulce María de Contreras
- Eduardo de la Vega
- David Contreras
- Blanca Contreras Meléndez
- Enrique Estévez
- Víctor Ugalde
- Celeste North
- Naief Yehya
Crew of The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema
Andrés García FrancoDirector, Associate Producer, Screenplay- José Felipe CoriaProducer
- Olimpia QuintanillaExecutive Producer
- Sabino Alva PulidoMusic, Editor
- Bruno PeláezEditor
- Florencia SandovalCasting
- Estela FagoagaCostume Design
- Enrique OjedaSound Recordist, Sound Mixer, Sound Designer
- Daniela CruzArt Direction
- Francisco X. RiveraPost Production Supervisor
- Maricela EstradaMakeup & Hair
Hugo Noriega ValenciaSound Recordist- Mario ZarazúaMakeup & Hair
- Aurora Ojeda CoronadoSound Mixer
- Cecilia GirónPost Production Producer
- Alfonso MendozaCinematography
- Marco Antonio RuizProduction Coordinator
- Claudia CovarrubiasPost-Production Manager
- Jeanette NaderPost Production Supervisor
Michael NymanMusic
About The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema
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…
When was The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema released?
The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema was released on August 17, 2016.
How long is The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema?
The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Who directed The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema?
The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema was directed by Andrés García Franco.
Who is in the cast of The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema?
The cast of The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema includes Jorge Ayala Blanco, María Teresa Cortés, Concha Contreras Meléndez, Rosy Contreras and Sergio Guzmán Ramos.