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Doa Perfecta (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Doa Perfecta' is a 1951 Mexican film version of the famous novel by Benito Prez Galds, directed by Alejandro Galindo and starring Dolores del Ro.
Plot summary
The action occurs in 19th century Mxico, when a young liberal named Don Jos (Pepe) Rey, arrives in a city, with the intention of marrying his cousin Rosario. This was a marriage of convenience arranged between Pepe's father Juan and Juan's sister, Perfecta (Dolores del Ro).
Upon getting to know each other, Pepe and Rosario declare their eternal love, but in steps Don Inocencio, the cathedral canon, who meddles and obstructs the marriage as well as the good intentions of Doa Perfecta and her brother Don Juan. Over the course of time, several events lead up to a confrontation between Pepe Rey and his aunt Perfecta, which is caused by her refusal to allow Pepe and Rosario to marry, because Pepe is a non-believer.
Cast
* Dolores del Ro... 'Doa Perfecta'
* Carlos Navarro ... 'Pepe'
* Esther Fernndez ... 'Rosario'
* Julio Villarreal ... 'Don Inocencio'
Comments
Adapted from 'Doa Perfecta', the novel of Benito Perez Galdos, the plot is moved to Mexico nineteenth century mired in dispute between liberal and conservative ideals that erupted during Guerra de Reforma.
This film ranks' '29' in the list of The 100 best films of Mexican cinema, in the opinion of 25 critics and specialists, published by the magazine 'SOMOS' in July 1994.
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