Feature film
Another Dawn
Distinto amanecer
Julio Bracho · 1943
Synopsis
Mexico, in the forties. After the assassination of a labour leader, Octavio, a trade union activist, holds documents that incriminate Governor Vidal, and the governor's killers hunt him down. He finds refuge with Julieta, a former university comrade who has become a cabaret hostess, married to the writer Ignacio Elizalde. Together they try to put the papers in a safe place, while their old love is rekindled.
Context
Written by the director, with unsigned dialogue by the poet Xavier Villaurrutia, produced by Films Mundiales and photographed by Gabriel Figueroa to music by Raúl Lavista, the film brings together Pedro Armendáriz (Octavio), Andrea Palma, the director's sister (Julieta), and Alberto Galán (Ignacio). Released on 18 November 1943, it stayed in cinemas for only three weeks. The nocturnal city, its cabarets and political corruption form the setting of the story.
Who it is for
One hour forty-eight in black and white, in Spanish, between film noir and political chronicle of the capital.
Prizes and reception
Awarded in 1944 by the association of film journalists in six categories, including direction and cinematography; regarded as one of its author's masterpieces.
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