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Memories of a Mexican

1950 · 103 min

A solemn archival journey through revolution, watching history flicker past in grainy footage that feels weighty and distant.

Directed by
Salvador Toscano
Genres
Documentary, History
Overview
A history of the Mexican Revolution (1910-17), narrated through the striking images of the enormous film archive of Salvador Toscano (1872-1947), pioneer of Mexican cinema, compiled by his daughter, Carmen Toscano.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
War, power, violence, death
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Salvador Toscano
Genres
Documentary, History
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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    None
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror1
    Humour0
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension4
    Darkness5
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary, history
    Directed by
    Salvador Toscano
    Written by
    Salvador Toscano
    Starring
    Carmen Toscano, Manuel Bernal, Porfirio Díaz, Francisco I. Madero, Emiliano Zapata, Venustiano Carranza, Pancho Villa, Victoriano Huerta
    Music
    Jorge Pérez
    Cinematography
    Salvador Toscano
    Runtime
    103 min
    Country
    Mexico
    Languages
    Spanish

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