Nilo, mi hijo
| Antonio González Caballero | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1927 San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí |
| Died | 2003 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Known for | Nilo, mi hijo |
| Parent(s) |
Don González Doña Caballero |
Antonio González Caballero (Spanish pronunciation: [anˈtonjo ɣonˈθaleθ kaβaˈʎeɾo]) (1927–2003) was a Mexican painter, pedagogue and screenwriter.His most famous work is the play Nilo, mi hijo. Famous film La Casa del Pelícano is based on it.
He was born in San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí to Don González and Doña Caballero. He died in Historic center of Mexico City.
Nilo, mi hijo is the most famous work by Caballero. It was filmed under the title La casa del pelícano ("The House of the Pelican").
The main character Nilo was played by well known and beloved Enrique Álvarez Félix. Nilo’s raped mother Margarita was Jacqueline Andere, and young Daniela Romo also appeared.
The film was shocking for some commentators who noticed a connection between castration of Nilo and Enrique’s difficult relationship with his mother.
On the poster for the film an egg is depicted. It is pierced by scissors. This is a symbolic representation of emasculation.
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