Sun God Productions

The Golden Era of Mexican Cinema

Special Request                                University of California, Davis

Special Request                              Melbourne Filmoteca, Australia

Special Viewing                              Galeria de la  Raza, San Francisco

Special Request                              Maqrgaret Mead Film F. -AMNH, New York

Special Viewing                              Healdsburg Public Library, CA

Special Request                               The Loft Cinema, Tucson AZ

 

 

          This terrific documentary explores and celebrates the films and themes of the Mexican Film Industry from 1936 to the late 1950's. Mexican Cinema truly blossomed during this golden age – In 1949 alone Mexico produced over 100 features. “Golden Era” showcases works by famous Mexican directors such as Emilio Fernandez and Ismael Rodriguez and famous Mexican actors such as Dolores Del Rio. Maria Felíx, Sara García, Pedro Armendariz, Pedro Infante, Jorge Negrete, Mario Moreno “Cantinflas”, and German Valdez “Tin Tan”.  Rare footage and revealing interviews make this a great introduction to the era, a stimulating stroll down to memory lane, and helps bring the importance of this period in world cinema to the viewer.

 

 

USA 2001, 45 minutes

Directed by Oscar Guajardo

In English and Spanish with English Subtitles

 

This film is for educational purposes only!

 

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