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Midaq Alley

"The most awarded film in Mexican history."

1995-05-05
7
es 140m
Drama
Heated tempers, frustrated desires and dashed hopes plague a diverse group of individuals whose lives cross paths in Mexico City. There is the bar-owner's son, Chava, who yearns to emigrate to America. A poor barber, Abel, is madly in love with the gorgeous Alma, who eventually becomes a high-class prostitute. Finally, there is Susanita, the desperate spinster who pursues many love affairs in hopes of finding a husband.

Director

Jorge Fons

Screenplay

Vicente Leñero

Novel

Naguib Mahfouz

Producer

Georgina Balzaretti

Producer

Alfredo Ripstein Jr.

Line Producer

Daniel Birman Ripstein

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Status

Released

Countries

  • Mexico

Companies

  • Alameda Films
  • Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes
  • Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía

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