Rio Escondido (1947)
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Filmed in 1947, Emilio Fernandez' Hidden River (originally Rio Escondido) was distributed in the U.S. three years later. The matchless Maria Felix stars as Rosaura, an idealistic Mexican schoolteacher who does her best to educate the illiterate Indians in her native land. Rosaura is opposed by… More Filmed in 1947, Emilio Fernandez' Hidden River (originally Rio Escondido) was distributed in the U.S. three years later. The matchless Maria Felix stars as Rosaura, an idealistic Mexican schoolteacher who does her best to educate the illiterate Indians in her native land. Rosaura is opposed by several authority figures who have no intention of losing their hold over the Indians, but she finds support in the form of a kindly priest. Director Fernandez' understanding of and sensitivity towards Mexico's teeming millions of unfortunates enables Hidden River to rise above its occasional cliches and unsubtleties. The cinematography is by Gabriel Figueroa, who like Emilio Fernandez and Maria Felix is a legendary figure in the Mexican cinema. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Emilio Fernandez
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
Unrated,
Critic Reviews
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Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion
A government pamphlet, but Fernández carves it out of jagged rock, striking indigenous faces, and Gabriel Figueroa's sheltering skies
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Cast
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María Félix
as Rosaura Salazar
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Fernando Fernandez
as Felipe Navarro
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Domingo Soler
as The Priest
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Agustín Isunza
as Brigido
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Carlos Muzquiz
as Leonardo
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Eduardo Arozamena
as Marcelino
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Roberto Canedo
as Presidential Aide
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Columba Dominguez
as Merceditas
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Manuel Donde
as El Rengo
- Juan García
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Arturo Soto Rangel
as Doctor
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Carlos López Moctezuma
as Regino Sandoval
