Luz Externa
Synopsis
"Luz Externa was one of the most ambitious productions of the Mexican super 8. The script is based on the monologue of Ernesto, a jipiteca machín, who tells a friend of his mystical adventures with his girlfriend [...] What was probably the super 8 film that best portrayed the countercultural world of the first half of the seventies in Mexico was not seen in its time, despite the expectation that its filming caused in the press." - Álvaro Vázquez Mantecón, El Cine Súper 8 en México
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Agustín
- Original Score
- Sergio García Michel
- Original Title
- Luz Externa
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Agustín
Sergio García Michel
Sergio García Michel
Department Leadership Roster
José Agustín
Director
Sergio García Michel
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Luz Externa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Luz Externa about?
"Luz Externa was one of the most ambitious productions of the Mexican super 8. The script is based on the monologue of Ernesto, a jipiteca machín, who tells a friend of his mystical adventures with his girlfriend [...] What was probably the super 8 film that best portrayed the countercultural world of the first half of the seventies in Mexico was not seen in its time, despite the expectation that its filming caused in the press." - Álvaro Vázquez Mantecón, El Cine Súper 8 en México
Who directed Luz Externa?
Luz Externa was directed by José Agustín.
Who stars in Luz Externa?
The principal cast of Luz Externa includes Gabriel Retes, July Furlong.
When was Luz Externa released and how long is it?
Luz Externa was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Luz Externa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Luz Externa was composed by Sergio García Michel.