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Orphans

2014 · 155 min

A slow, serious historical drama that blends forbidden romance with political idealism, feeling weighty and earnest throughout.

Directed by
Guita Schyfter
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Rafael Sánchez Navarro, Dolores Heredia, José Luis Cruz
Overview
Orphans is the true story of a forbidden love affair set in the oppressive and violent atmosphere of nineteenth century Mexico. One man, Melchor Ocampo, driven by the twin passions of love and idealism, defies the stain of illegitimacy to shake off the crippling yoke of Spain and the Catholic Church. In so doing he becomes a founding figure of modern day Mexico.

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Directed by
Guita Schyfter
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Rafael Sánchez Navarro, Dolores Heredia, José Luis Cruz
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How it feels

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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • love
  • politics
  • identity
  • rebellion
  • faith
Places
  • single country house
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance6
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
drama, history
Directed by
Guita Schyfter
Written by
Hugo Hiriart, Guita Schyfter, Fausto Zerón-Medina
Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
Sebastián Hiriart
Runtime
155 min
Country
Mexico
Languages
Spanish

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