Ortega, Héctor 1936-Overview
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Héctor Ortega
De la calle Street lives
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2 editions published in 2003 in Spanish and held by 105 libraries worldwide 15 year old Rufino lives on the streets of Mexico City, doing odd jobs and occasional drug deals. Driven by circumstances, he steals money from the corrupt local policeman.
De la calle Streeters
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3 editions published in 2003 in Spanish and held by 75 libraries worldwide Luis Fernando Peña estelarizan esta desgarradora cinta que narra la historia de amor de dos jóvenes cuyos sueños se ven truncados por la aplastante realidad que los rodea.
The comic trial of Joseph K. : text & context
by Héctor Ortega
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3 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 59 libraries worldwide
La leyenda de una máscara The legend of the mask
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1 edition published in 2003 in Spanish and held by 55 libraries worldwide Después de la muerte de El Angel Enmascarado (un luchador popular), Olmo Robles, un reportero desconocido, se pone a investigar la verdadera identidad que el héroe siempre ha escondido tras su máscara.
Las delicias del poder
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1 edition published in 2004 in Spanish and held by 24 libraries worldwide Una mujer india se presenta como candidata a un cargo con la ayuda de P.U.F., el Partido Unico Femenino.
Cuartelazo
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3 editions published between 1986 and 2007 in Spanish and held by 23 libraries worldwide "En esta interesante cinta, se narra uno de los más sangrientos episodios de la historia de la nación mexicana. El general Huerta manda a asesinar al Presidente de la República y a otros importantes politicos, con la complicidad de varios generales involucrados en el crimen. Además conoceremos detalles importantes de la vida de Huerta, llena de lujos y comodidades. Una histora muy bien lograda, basada en hechos reales que complacerá el gusto de todos los espectadores"--Container.
De la calle
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6 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in Spanish and held by 22 libraries worldwide The story is a strong and authentic drama depicting Mexican children living on the dangerous streets and in the unsanitary conditions of Mexico City's sewers. The film has triple story lines. Rufino, a fifteen year old, searching for his father in the city's underworld, his relationship with Xochitl, his girlfriend, and his dealings with Ochoa, a corrupt cop who deals in drugs and abuse of the neighborhood. The film is an indictment of society's indifference to the plight of the homeless children who in order to survive their sordid existence spend their days and nights inhaling glue.
Revistas políticas
by Héctor Ortega
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3 editions published in 2006 in Spanish and held by 17 libraries worldwide
Otaola o la república del exilio
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1 edition published in 2007 in Spanish and held by 15 libraries worldwide "Al fallecer un político español exiliado en México, sus compatriotas comienzan un viaje. Durante el trayecto se encuentran con diversos e inesperados personajes. Este extraño recorrido conecta la realidad con el más allá. Una cinta que mantendrá al expectador motivado de principio a fin"--Container.
De la calle
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2 editions published in 2001 in Spanish and held by 12 libraries worldwide Luis Fernando Peña estelarizan esta desgarradora cinta que narra la historia de amor de dos jóvenes cuyos sueños se ven truncados por la aplastante realidad que los rodea.
Por la libre
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2 editions published in 2008 in Spanish and held by 11 libraries worldwide Rodrigo and Roco are cousins with little in common but devotion to their grandfather. When the grandfather dies, other family members are consumed by the old man's will and the distribution of the inheritance. The two cousins take it upon themselves to carry out their grandfather's wishes to have his ashes scattered into the sea at Acapulco and embark on a journey of self-discovery and mutual understanding.
El cómico proceso de José K. : adaptación de la obra El proceso de Franz Kafka
by Héctor Ortega
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1 edition published in 1994 in Spanish and held by 10 libraries worldwide
La Unión Europea de los veinticinco : una mirada retrospectiva
by Mónica Carreón
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2 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in Spanish and held by 8 libraries worldwide
Calzonzin inspector
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1 edition published in 2005 in Spanish and held by 8 libraries worldwide A comedy-of-errors story about a peasant who comes into a corruption-ridden small town geared up for a visit from a federal government inspector. Mistaking the man, Calzonzin, for the Inspector, the crooked local officials fawn on the confused Calzonzin and ply him with bribes.
Entre llamas Into the fire
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1 edition published in 2006 in Spanish and held by 8 libraries worldwide "Honor and integrity mean everything to Max, and ever since he was a kid growing up in Latin America, he dreamed of being a cop to preserve these ideals. But when that fateful day finally arrives, Max is horrified to discover that his country's police force takes its orders from ruthless drug lords in a never-ending cycle of bribery, brutality and depravity. Now Max must decide whether he will play along and prosper-- or risk his life and the lives of his family to fight a corrupt system that has endured for hundreds of years."--Container.
La leyenda de una máscara The legend of the mask
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1 edition published in 2003 in Spanish and held by 8 libraries worldwide Después de la muerte de El Angel Enmascarado (un luchador popular), Olmo Robles, un reportero desconocido, se pone a investigar la verdadera identidad que el héroe siempre ha escondido tras su máscara.
1822 el año que fuimos imperio
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2 editions published in 2004 in Spanish and held by 6 libraries worldwide Set during Agustín de Iturbide's brief period of rule over Mexico in the early 1820s, this filmed play presents the founding fathers of Mexico, and mocks their glorification as national heroes. Almost all of Mexico's early politicians are portrayed, including Iturbide--the first Emperor of Mexico--Generals Guadalupe Victoria and Antonio López de Santa Anna and others. These figures are balanced by Fray Servando Teresa de Mier, who spoke bluntly of abuses, putting love of country and fellow men above love of self. The play's dialogue especially highlights the hypocritical demagogical speeches of early Mexican congressmen, particularly in contrast with Padre Mier's disarming honesty.
La leyenda de una mascara
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide A sports journalist is assigned to discover the truth behind the mask of "El Angel Enmascarado" (The Masked Angel), a very popular and recently deceased wrestler.
Algunas nubes
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1 edition published in 2000 in Spanish and held by 4 libraries worldwide Set in Mexico City during the mid '80's; private investigator gets caught up in what initially appears to be a street shooting, but which rapidly turns into a wider-reaching crime network and money-laundering scheme.
Las delicias del poder
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1 edition published in 2003 in Spanish and held by 2 libraries worldwide An Indian woman runs for office with the support of P.U.F., the Partido Unico Femenino. more
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Abandoned children Comedy films Comedy films Cousins Criticism, interpretation, etc. Domínguez, Belisario,--1863-1913 Drama Drama Elections Europe Europe--European Union countries Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Film adaptations Filmed performances Films for the hearing impaired González-Dávila, Jesús Grandfathers--Death History Huerta, Victoriano,--1845-1916 International economic integration Interpersonal relations Iturbide, Agustín de,--1783-1824 Journalists Juvenile delinquency Kafka, Franz,--1883-1924 Latin America Madero, Francisco I.,--1873-1913 Marcha, Pío,--d. 1878 Masks Mexico Mier Noriega y Guerra, José Servando Teresa de,--1763-1827 Mistaken identity Murder Orphans Pino Suárez, José María,--1869-1913 Police Police corruption Presidents Ramos Arizpe, Miguel,--1775-1843 Revolutionaries Road films Santa Anna, Antonio López de,--1794?-1876 Spaniards Sportswriters Street children Victoria, Guadalupe,--1786-1843 Wrestlers
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