Lavista, RaulOverview
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Raul Lavista
El ángel exterminador
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3 editions published between 1962 and 2008 in Spanish and held by 498 libraries worldwide After a lavish dinner party in a stately mansion, the guests believe themselves unable to leave the premises. As the days pass, the elaborate facades of their social positions collapse and they are forced to live like animals. Finally discovering they are actually free to leave, they go to church to give thanks, where they are again trapped.
Simón del Desierto
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4 editions published between 1985 and 2008 in Spanish and English and held by 400 libraries worldwide "Tells the story of an early Christian ascetic -- modeled on Saint Simon Stylites -- who has lived atop a pillar, surrounded by a barren landscape, for six years, six months, and six days to prove his devotion to God. But the Devil, in the figure of the beautiful Silvia Pinal, huddles below, trying to tempt him down. A skeptic's vision of religious conviction, Luis Buñuel's short and sweet satire is one of his most renowned works of surrealism." -- Container.
El bruto The brute
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4 editions published between 1952 and 2007 in Spanish and held by 224 libraries worldwide A slow-witted but strong slaughterhouse worker who is hired by a slumlord to break a tenant strike accidentally kills one of the strike leaders. He is then drawn into a doomed affair with the landlord's wife.
El bolero de Raquel
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4 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in Spanish and held by 210 libraries worldwide Cantinflas is working as a shoeshine man in Chapultepec Park. When his godson's father is killed in a construction accident, he tries to be a father to the boy. After many adventures, he winds up as a lifeguard at a luxury hotel.
Macario
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5 editions published between 1984 and 2003 in Spanish and held by 130 libraries worldwide An surrealistic, allegorical portrayal of poverty, hunger, and death in a 16th century Mexican village.
La escondida
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3 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in Spanish and held by 106 libraries worldwide In Mexico of 1909 a peasant girl rises to fame and riches as a noted courtesan. She retains loyalty to her roots and her love for a zapatista brings about her downfall.
La sombra del caudillo
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5 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in Spanish and held by 70 libraries worldwide Film portrays the turbulent political situation in post-revolutionary Mexico in 1920. The imminent succession of the military leader in power is about to be decided. Aguirre is chosen as the candidate of the Radical Progressive Party, but his boss, El Caudillo, has chosen another candidate, Jiménez. Aguirre must decide between his loyalty to the regime and the opportunity to accede to power. Several moves between the opposing factions lead to a violent climax.
Qué te ha dado esa mujer
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11 editions published between 1951 and 2006 in Spanish and held by 60 libraries worldwide Pedro y Luis han prometido no casarse, pero Luis esta muy enamorado y Pedro se ve obligado a pedir la mano de una de sus propias novias.
No desearás la mujer de tu hijo
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5 editions published between 1988 and 2007 in Spanish and held by 47 libraries worldwide An excessively strict and authoritarian father humiliates and belittles his son. In a conversation full of mistakes, the father directs his son to marry Josefa, a young woman he is profoundly in love with.
Si yo fuera diputado If I were a deputy
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1 edition published in 2010 in Spanish and held by 46 libraries worldwide The owner of a barber shop has begun to study the law with the help of Tio Juan, once a very successful attorney who is now too ill to practice. Before long, the barber begins his law practice and goes on to win many cases. Eventually he runs for office against the local political machine.
El señor fotógrafo Mr. photographer
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1 edition published in 2010 in Spanish and held by 46 libraries worldwide Concerns over governmental corruption find the bad guys routed in high comic fashion when they cross paths with the assignment of a trouble-prone photographer.
Los hermanos muerte Pedro Pármano
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1 edition published in 2008 in Spanish and held by 41 libraries worldwide Los Hermanos Muerte: "En medio de un México consulvionado por los ánimos de la Revolución surge, en un pueblo que podría ser cualquiera del país, un grupo dirigido por tres hermanos implacables y mortíferos: Los hermanos Muerte. Liderados por el mayor de ellos, se lanzan a la conquista de la región con el lema de "Tierra y libertad," aunque en el fondo busquen más gloria y riquezas para ellos mismos."--Container.
Survive Supervivientes de Los Andes
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1 edition published in 2003 in Spanish and held by 41 libraries worldwide Dramatization of the true story of a plane crash in the Andes Mountains and the surviving passengers' ordeal to survive. As days go by with no rescue in sight, they realize that the only way to stay alive is to feed on the bodies of the dead.
La Cucaracha
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in Spanish and held by 40 libraries worldwide A love story that takes place during the Mexican Revolution.
Santo en el Museo de Cera
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1 edition published in 2008 in Spanish and held by 39 libraries worldwide Santo en el Museo de Cera (b&w): A young reporter disappears during her investigation into the House of Wax. Santos is sent to investigate, and discovers that Dr. Karol, the director of the museum, is planning a macabre experiment with the wax statues. Now Santo will have to face not just evil, but also the supernatural.
Mexicanos al grito de guerra
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2 editions published in 2006 in Spanish and held by 35 libraries worldwide France's planned invasion of Mexico provides the backdrop for the writing of the Mexican national anthem.
El padrecito
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1 edition published in 2003 in Spanish and held by 33 libraries worldwide Cantinflas stars as the new priest in a town set in its ways. Thinking he is going to take the place of their beloved priest, none of the townspeople like him. While there, he stirs up controversy with his eclectic ways of doing things.
Ay que tiempos señor don Simón
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3 editions published between 1941 and 2003 in Spanish and held by 29 libraries worldwide Inés, a young widow, and her friend Beatriz, attend a "men's only" theater revue. It is there that Inés is convinced that her boyfriend is cheating on her. Unbeknownst to the two girls, they were seen by a jealous member of The Committee of Defendants for Good Manners. But when don Simón, the president of the Committee, is told to expel Inés from the Committee it is discovered that he is hiding a secret that will forever change the life of Inés.
El angel exterminador
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5 editions published between 1967 and 2009 in Spanish and held by 26 libraries worldwide After a lavish dinner party in a stately mansion, the guests believe themselves unable to leave the premises. As the days pass, the elaborate facades of their social positions collapse and they are forced to live like animals. Finally discovering they are actually free to leave, they go to church to give thanks, where they are again trapped.
Audaz y bravero
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1 edition published in 2006 in Spanish and held by 26 libraries worldwide Cuando se casan Rosita y el rico ranchero Fernando, Jacinto interrumpe la boda y se lleva a la novia. Fernando dice al comisario que no quiere emprender ninguna acción legal, pues ha comprendido que Rosita no lo quiere a él, sino a Jacinto. Rosita explica a Jacinto que accedióa casarse con Fernando para mejorar la situación ecónomica de su propia hija. La oportuna llegada de Jacinto slava a Rosita y aclara el caso. more
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Aircraft accidents Andes Region Apparitions Asceticism Ascetics Barbers Brothers Cannibalism Christian saints Comedy films Devil Drama DVD-Video discs Fathers and sons Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Foreign films Gangsters Historical films History Horror films Humor Landlord and tenant Law--Study and teaching Lawyers Man-woman relationships Mexico Mexico--Acapulco Mistaken identity Motion pictures Motion pictures, Mexican Photographers Political campaigns Political science Poor Priests Religion Revolution (Mexico : 1910-1920) Simeon Stylites,--Saint,--d. 459 Slums Social status Syria Temptation Triangles (Interpersonal relations) Upper class Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Wax-modeling Waxworks
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