Mariana Mariana
“She was his first love, she was his illusion, she was his daydream. Until they taught him that she was his sin too.”
Synopsis
The story runs in the 1940s Mexico City. A schoolboy (Carlos) falls in love with his best friend's mother (Mariana). Carlos is impressed because this family is not like the ordinary mexican families of the time, because they have many expensive American things, although they are not rich. The drama begins when Carlos gets out of school to go to declare his love to Mariana, and is discovered by his teachers.
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Mariana Mariana
Type: Featurette • Published 2018-10-05
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Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
Carlos (adult)
Elizabeth Aguilar
Mariana
Saby Kamalich
Carlos' Mother
Aarón Hernán
Carlos' Father
Luis Mario Quiroz
Carlos
Gerardo Quiroz
Héctor
José Luis Cruz
Profesor Mondragón
Adolfo Olmos
Rosales
Jun Kawabe
Toru
Cuautli Arau
Alberto
Salvador Rodríguez
Ayala
Andrés Sánchez
Alcaráz
Julio Monterde
School Principal
Fernando Palavicini
Rosales (adult)
Héctor Ortega
The Priest
Ignacio Retes
Psychiatrist
Ángeles González
Psychologist
Isabel Andrade
Isabel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Isaac
- Screenplay & Story
- Vicente Leñero, José Emilio Pacheco
- Original Score
- Carlos Warman
- Original Title
- Mariana Mariana
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Isaac
Vicente Leñero, José Emilio Pacheco
Carlos Warman
Daniel López
Carlos Savage
Héctor López Lechuga
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Savage
Editor
Antonieta Esquivel
Costume Design
Anna Sánchez
Production Design
Héctor López Lechuga
Producer
Alberto Isaac
Director
Daniel López
Director of Photography
Carlos Warman
Original Music Composer
Vicente Leñero
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mariana Mariana
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What is Mariana Mariana about?
The story runs in the 1940s Mexico City. A schoolboy (Carlos) falls in love with his best friend's mother (Mariana). Carlos is impressed because this family is not like the ordinary mexican families of the time, because they have many expensive American things, although they are not rich. The drama begins when Carlos gets out of school to go to declare his love to Mariana, and is discovered by his teachers.
Who directed Mariana Mariana?
Mariana Mariana was directed by Alberto Isaac.
Who stars in Mariana Mariana?
The principal cast of Mariana Mariana includes Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Elizabeth Aguilar, Saby Kamalich, Aarón Hernán, Luis Mario Quiroz.
When was Mariana Mariana released and how long is it?
Mariana Mariana was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Mariana Mariana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mariana Mariana was composed by Carlos Warman.
Is Mariana Mariana based on a book or true story?
Mariana Mariana is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "José Emilio Pacheco".