BigList
Login / Sign up
Maclovia (1948)

Maclovia (1948)

Drama Romance
Release Date: 1948, September 30
Directors: Emilio Fernández
Countries: Mexico
Production: Filmex
Cast: Pedro Armendáriz, José Torvay, Manuel Dondé, Arturo Soto Rangel, Roberto Cañedo, Miguel Inclán, María Félix, Columba Domínguez, Jaime Jiménez Pons, José Morcillo, Carlos López Moctezuma, Carlos Múzquiz

Overview:

On a small Mexican island dwells a group of Indians who live in the traditional manner and who disdain outsiders. The beautiful Maclovia and the poverty-stricken Jose Maria are in love, but her father refuses to allow their marriage, or even any communication between them, due to Jose Maria's lack of means.

Keywords:

propaganda fishing mexico island parent child relationship village rural area lust platonic love culture clash autonomy tribal law