Author Archives: niamh

La corona negra (1951)

Posted on May 26, 2020 by niamh

A mysterious woman is asleep in a bar. Continue reading →

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Álamos, Sonora and María Félix

Posted on May 20, 2020 by niamh

A virtual tour of Álamos, Sonora the birthplace of María Félix. Continue reading →

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French Cancan (1955)

Posted on May 19, 2020 by niamh

French Cancan is a film with limited appeal. Continue reading →

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Miguel Mihura

Posted on May 13, 2020 by niamh

Miguel Mihura divides opinion Continue reading →

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Sonatas (1959)

Posted on May 1, 2020 by niamh

Sonatas is a slow and befuddling film. Continue reading →

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What Adela Says…

Posted on May 1, 2020 by niamh

I have re-read Adela Fernández’s memoir-biography* of her father, El Indio Fernández: vida y mito (1986) paying particular attention to mentions of María Félix, subject of my current project. Adela Fernández y Fernández (1942-2013) was an author, scriptwriter, and director … Continue reading →

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Mare Nostrum (1948)

Posted on April 29, 2020 by niamh

In Mare Nostrum Freya (María Félix) is a German spy who seduces a Spanish captain. Continue reading →

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Una mujer cualquiera (1949)

Posted on April 28, 2020 by niamh

Una mujer cualquiera is one of three films directed by Rafael Gil starring María Félix. Continue reading →

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Canasta de cuentos mexicanos (1956)

Posted on April 23, 2020 by niamh

Continuing my look at films starring María Félix, here’s a short review of Canasta de cuentos mexicanos [Basket of Mexican Stories] (Julio Bracho, 1956). Adapted from three stories by B Traven, a mysterious author about whom I have previously written … Continue reading →

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Interview with María Félix

Posted on April 21, 2020 by niamh

This interview between María Félix and Iván Trujillo has been made available by the Filmoteca at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México [National Autonomous University of Mexico] (UNAM). It is possible to download it or stream it from the site for free. … Continue reading →

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