Orphans
Huérfanos
Synopsis
Orphans is the true story of a forbidden love affair set in the oppressive and violent atmosphere of nineteenth century Mexico. One man, Melchor Ocampo, driven by the twin passions of love and idealism, defies the stain of illegitimacy to shake off the crippling yoke of Spain and the Catholic Church. In so doing he becomes a founding figure of modern day Mexico.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guita Schyfter
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Hiriart, Guita Schyfter, Fausto Zerón-Medina
- Original Score
- Jesús Echeverria
- Original Title
- Huérfanos
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guita Schyfter
Hugo Hiriart, Guita Schyfter, Fausto Zerón-Medina, José C. Valadés
Jesús Echeverria
Sebastián Hiriart
Pedro G. García
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo Hiriart
Screenplay
Guita Schyfter
Screenplay
Fausto Zerón-Medina
Screenplay
Jesús Echeverria
Original Music Composer
Sebastián Hiriart
Director of Photography
Pedro G. García
Editor
Guita Schyfter
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orphans
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What is Orphans about?
Orphans is the true story of a forbidden love affair set in the oppressive and violent atmosphere of nineteenth century Mexico. One man, Melchor Ocampo, driven by the twin passions of love and idealism, defies the stain of illegitimacy to shake off the crippling yoke of Spain and the Catholic Church. In so doing he becomes a founding figure of modern day Mexico.
Who directed Orphans?
Orphans was directed by Guita Schyfter.
Who stars in Orphans?
The principal cast of Orphans includes Rafael Sánchez Navarro, Dolores Heredia, José Luis Cruz.
When was Orphans released and how long is it?
Orphans was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Orphans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Orphans was composed by Jesús Echeverria.