Rio Escondido

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RIO ESCONDIDO - A cruel man's greed leaves an entire village without water, causing misery and desolation. Everyone in Río Escondido has to fight for justice. A new teacher uses her energy to inspire courage in the villagers to demand what is theirs, even at the risk of their very lives. Río Escondido reflects the raw reality of small villages in the Mexican countryside which are still controlled by local bosses. In Spanish No Subtitles.

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A Superb Film from the Epoca de Oro.......2007-07-18

Emilio Fernández was one of the most distinctive directors that ever lived. His unique and masterful artistry can be noted in every scene. This film is about Rosaura, a school teacher who goes to a small rural town, only to find corruption and injustice under the rule of the local landowner, Don Regino (well played by Carlos López Moctezuma).
Maria Felix is a vision of feminine perfection. Beyond her extraordinary physical beauty, there is her strength, and her lovely, soft and musical voice. A wonderful actress, full of grace and greatness.

The cinematography by Gabriel Figueroa is magnificent, and despite its age (made in 1948), the film is quite clear and sharp. The titles are set against the work of Diego Rivera, and don't forget to notice the fabulous painted coffin !

This is a serious film, with no lighthearted breaks in the drama. It's a passionate paean to courage, honor, and the majesty of simple people.

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Mawkish in Extremis, But a Great Classic Nonetheless

Rio Escondido
Starring: Eduardo Arozamena , Arturo Soto Bangel , Roberto Canedo , Columba Dominguez , and Manuel Donde
Director: Emilio Fernandez
Manufacturer: Camara Corp
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ASIN: B0002YCVHO
Release Date: 2005-01-18

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La ambición y maldad de un solo hombre deja a un pueblo entero sin agua, enterrándolo en la miseria y la desolación. Toda la gente de Río Escondido tendrá que luchar por la justicia y una maestra llegará al pueblo y tratará de impulsar a los habitantes a tener el valor necesario para exigir lo que se merecen, aunque en el intento les vaya la vida misma. Río Escondido es la cruda realidad de algunos pueblos controlados por caciques que desafortunadamente aun tienen control del campo Mexicano. In Spanish no Subtitles A cruel man's greed leaves an entire village without water, causing misery and desolation. Everyone in Río Escondido has to fight for justice. A new teacher uses her energy to inspire courage in the villagers to demand what is theirs, even at the risk of their very lives. Río Escondido reflects the raw reality of small villages in the Mexican countryside which are still controlled by local bosses. In Spanish no Subtitles

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Mawkish in Extremis, But a Great Classic Nonetheless.......2005-02-14

The opening and closing scenes of this film must have seemed hopelessly sentimental, even in 1948. I could barely keep watching thru the first 20 minutes. If you can get past that, however, there is much to admire here. Gabriel Figueroa's noirish camerawork is truly haunting; images will stay with you long after the film is over. Outside the film's opening and closing scenes, the story avoids an excessively conventional narrative style, moving very slowly and calmly to a gentle climax. The insights into pueblo life may seem exaggerated (like the shooting of a boy for taking a pot of water), but I would bet many of those events derive from real life memories from Fernandez's childhood. There are still a few areas in Mexico to this day where life approaches that level of desperation; to say nothing of the state of affairs in the 1940s. Finally, Maria Felix gives a wonderful performance in the lead. In fact, all of the roles are performed at a level that was high by any standard of the day. In sum, this is a truly great Mexican film from its greatest ever filmmaker.

Regarding the DVD, the image quality is not exceptional but certainly never impairs a proper enjoyment of the film. There are no subtitles (neither English nor Spanish) and no extras worthy of note. Hurray that this has been released, especially at such a steal of a price!

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Konga Roja/Rio Escondido
Starring: Konga Roja , and Rio Escondido
Manufacturer: Studio Latino
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Konga Roja: Strong acting by Pedro Armendáriz as the supervisor of a banana packing plant who is attacked by those who oppose the union he represents. Between fights and watching over the interests of his union members, he finds time for a relationship with the young singer of the night club at the port. After an attempted robbery, he captures the entire band of evildoers, only to learn that among them is the man he thought was his best friend. Rió Escondido: A cruel man's greed leaves an entire village without water, causing misery and desolation. Everyone in Río Escondido has to fight for justice. A new teacher uses her energy to inspire courage in the villagers to demand what is theirs, even at the risk of their very lives. Río Escondido reflects the raw reality of small villages in the Mexican countryside which are still controlled by local bosses In Spanish No Subtitles

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