| Danzón | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | María Novaro |
| Starring | María Rojo Carmen Salinas |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Danzón is a 1991 Mexican drama film directed by María Novaro.[1][2] It is the story of Julia (María Rojo), a telephone switchboard operator whose main joy is Danzón dancing.
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Plot
Julia (María Rojo) is a switchboard operator in Mexico City who lives for her job, her daughter and danzón. She is a strict and expert danzón dancer.[3]
In the last six years, Julia has danced with Carmelo (Daniel Rergis), a tall and silent man, in the Salón Colonia every Wednesday. However, they barely have spoken to each other off the dance floor. One night, Carmelo disappears without a trace. Julia realized how important he became in her life. Lonely and sad, Julia takes a train to Veracruz, where she knows Carmelo has a brother. That trip changes her life, becoming a journey of self-discovering.[4]
Awards
| Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Recipients | Result | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ariel | 27 April 1992 | Best Picture | María Novaro | Nominated | [5] |
| Silver Ariel | Best Director | María Novaro | Nominated | ||
| Best Music Theme | Erando González | Nominated | |||
| Gold Hugo | 1991 | Best Feature | María Novaro | Nominated | [6] |
| Film Independent Spirit Awards | 27 March 1993 | Best Foreign Film | María Novaro | Nominated | |
| ACE Award | Best Film | Won | |||
| Best Actress | María Rojo | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Tito Vasconcelos | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Carmen Salinas | Won | |||
| Best Director | María Novaro | Won | |||
| Valladolid International Film | Best Actress | María Rojo | Won | [7] |
Cast
- María Rojo as Julia Solórzano
- Carmen Salinas as Doña Tí
References
- ^ David William Foster (28 June 2010). Mexico City in Contemporary Mexican Cinema. University of Texas Press. p. 147. ISBN 978-0-292-78915-9.
- ^ Maslin, Janet (September 25, 1992). "A Melodious Variation On Feminist Awareness". The New York Times. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
- ^ Baumgarten, Marjorie (29 January 1993). "Movie Review: Danzón". www.austinchronicle.com. Archived from the original on 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
- ^ Hinson, Hal (6 November 1992). "Danzon". The Washington Post.
- ^ "XXXIV 1992 — Ganadores y nominados". Asociación Mexicana de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas. 1992. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016.
- ^ Danzón, retrieved 2021-04-24
- ^ "Danzón (1991) awards & festivals on MUBI". mubi.com. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
External links
- Danzón at IMDb
- Danzón at Rotten Tomatoes
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