72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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La madrastra / The Stepmother

Roberto Gavaldón
Mexico - Spain      82 m.
Synopsis

An important businessman marries Mercedes, a middle-aged prostitute, but dies shortly afterwards from severe consumption. Attracted to two men, her young stepson and his painting teacher, Mercedes sets about trying to seduce them, only to discover that the two having an affair.

Director
Roberto Gavaldón
Screenplay
Juan Antonio Porto
Production
Cámara Producciones Cinematografícas / Mara Films
Luis Sanz
Photography
Manuel Rojas
Edition
José Salcedo
Music
Juan Solano
Cast
Amparo Rivelles, John Moulder-Brown, Ramiro Oliveros, Ismael Merlo, Milagros Leal
Format
35 mm
Running Time
82 m.
Country
Mexico - Spain
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