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Scene from El apando (1976)
Scene Details
| Duration: 265 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Ruffah |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 44 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 720x544 | Added: 2016-Oct-12 |
Actresses in this Scene
María Rojo
Details
Alternate Names: Maria Rojo, Мария Рохо, マリア・ロホ
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Full Biography
María Rojo, born María de Lourdes Rojo e Incháustegui on August 15, 1943 in Mexico City, is a renowned Mexican actress with a career spanning over six decades. Despite struggling with dyslexia and insecurity during her childhood, she displayed exceptional artistic talent at an early age. Rojo's professional acting debut was at the age of eight in the Teatro Fantástico program as the character Ciquirritica. Throughout her prolific career, she has received numerous accolades, including multiple Ariel Awards and the prestigious Premio Bellas Artes. In 2018, she was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Considered one of Mexico's finest actresses, Rojo is best known for her roles in film, theater, and television.
About the Movie: El apando (1976)
Release Year: 1976
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Alternative Title: Celda de castigo, The Heist
Director: Felipe Cazals
Writer: José Agustín, José Revueltas
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Genre: Drama, Prison Film
Story
El apando (1976) follows the lives of inmates in a notorious Mexican prison known as 'El Apando'. The film focuses on two main characters: Manuel, an honest man sentenced for a crime he didn't commit, and El Chueco, a hardened criminal. Throughout their incarceration, they face harsh conditions, corruption, and violence perpetrated by both guards and fellow inmates. Manuel struggles to maintain his dignity and innocence while navigating the treacherous prison environment, while El Chueco grapples with his own demons and attempts to protect Manuel from the worst excesses of prison life.
Summary
El apando is a Mexican drama film directed by Felipe Cazals, released in 1976. The movie provides an unflinching look at the grim realities of life inside 'El Apando', one of Mexico's most notorious prisons during the 1970s. It is considered a classic of Mexican cinema for its raw and realistic portrayal of prison life, exploring themes such as corruption, power dynamics, and the struggle for dignity in an oppressive system.