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Roots

Raíces1954

Overview

Four independent stories based on writer Francisco Rojas Gonzáles's work, depicting the reality of Mexican indian people: Las Vacas (The Cow), Nuestra Señora (Our Lady), El Tuerto (One-Eyed) and La Potranca (The Filly). In El Tuerto, a one eyed boy is relentlessly bullied by his mates. His religious mother asks God to make the boy's eyes equal. The outcome is tragic.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
September 1, 1954
Original language
Spanish
Spoken languages
Spanish
Countries
Mexico
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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