Occupation of Darkness
Oficio de tinieblas
Synopsis
Set in 1934, and meant to dramatize social injustices, this melodrama examines an official's attempt at land reform. The landowners are against any reform and are also not interested in ending the exploitation of their workers. On the opposite side of the fence, the Native Americans have almost no way to better their living conditions or to fight oppression. They are also plagued by "superstition," which leads to some misguided actions that only make things worse. Violence and sexual encounters are interspersed throughout the story.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cineteca Nacional
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Archibaldo Burns
- Screenplay & Story
- Rosario Castellanos
- Original Title
- Oficio de tinieblas
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Conacite Dos See
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Archibaldo Burns
Rosario Castellanos
Department Leadership Roster
Archibaldo Burns
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Occupation of Darkness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Occupation of Darkness about?
Set in 1934, and meant to dramatize social injustices, this melodrama examines an official's attempt at land reform. The landowners are against any reform and are also not interested in ending the exploitation of their workers. On the opposite side of the fence, the Native Americans have almost no way to better their living conditions or to fight oppression. They are also plagued by "superstition," which leads to some misguided actions that only make things worse. Violence and sexual encounters are interspersed throughout the story.
Who directed Occupation of Darkness?
Occupation of Darkness was directed by Archibaldo Burns.
Who stars in Occupation of Darkness?
The principal cast of Occupation of Darkness includes Enrique Lizalde, Julissa, Manuel Ojeda, Lilia Prado, Mónica Miguel.
When was Occupation of Darkness released and how long is it?
Occupation of Darkness was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Is Occupation of Darkness based on a book or true story?
Occupation of Darkness is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rosario Castellanos".