Picturesque Patzcuaro
Synopsis
Lake Patzcuaro, located 230 miles west of Mexico City, is one of the highest and most picturesque bodies of water in Mexico. The heritage of the indigenous peoples of the area, the Tarascans, still prevails, such as the production of lacquer-ware handicrafts, and the means of hunting and fishing, the latter which uses nets shaped like large butterfly wings. Although most current day Tarascans are Roman Catholic, they have not totally abandoned their indigenous pagan gods. On Janitzio, one of the many islands in the lake, stands a large statue commemorating José María Morelos, a prominent figure in Mexican liberation and a great benefactor to the Tarascans. Janitzio is also the inspiration for many famous paintings. The town of Tzintzuntzan just inland from the lake's shore acts as the regional center for the market and for festivals.
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May 23, 1942
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James A. FitzPatrick
- Original Title
- Picturesque Patzcuaro
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James A. FitzPatrick
Department Leadership Roster
James A. FitzPatrick
Director
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What is Picturesque Patzcuaro about?
Lake Patzcuaro, located 230 miles west of Mexico City, is one of the highest and most picturesque bodies of water in Mexico. The heritage of the indigenous peoples of the area, the Tarascans, still prevails, such as the production of lacquer-ware handicrafts, and the means of hunting and fishing, the latter which uses nets shaped like large butterfly wings. Although most current day Tarascans are Roman Catholic, they have not totally abandoned their indigenous pagan gods. On Janitzio, one of the many islands in the lake, stands a large statue commemorating José María Morelos, a prominent figure in Mexican liberation and a great benefactor to the Tarascans. Janitzio is also the inspiration for many famous paintings. The town of Tzintzuntzan just inland from the lake's shore acts as the regional center for the market and for festivals.
Who directed Picturesque Patzcuaro?
Picturesque Patzcuaro was directed by James A. FitzPatrick.
Who stars in Picturesque Patzcuaro?
The principal cast of Picturesque Patzcuaro includes James A. FitzPatrick.
When was Picturesque Patzcuaro released and how long is it?
Picturesque Patzcuaro was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 9m.