Juana Gallo | |
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Directed by | Miguel Zacarías |
Written by | Miguel Zacarías |
Starring | María Félix |
Cinematography | Gabriel Figueroa |
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120 minutes |
Country | Mexico |
Language | Spanish |
Juana Gallo is a 1961 Mexican drama film written and directed by Miguel Zacarías. It was entered into the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival.
The story takes place during the Mexican Revolution. After Juana Gallo's (Maria Felix) father and boyfriend were executed by the government officials, Juana takes courage in response of her lost and rescues the man from the village that were taken as prisoners. Juana breaks the stereotypes and lectures the man from the village and the soldiers, (now prisoners) of how Mexicans are killing other Mexicans just to protect a corrupt government.