Maria Candelaria
María Candelaria (Xochimilco)
Synopsis
A young journalist asks an old artist about the portrait of a naked Indian woman that he has in his study. The artist tells the story of Maria Candelaria, a young Indian woman who was rejected by her own people for being the daughter of a prostitute. She is protected by a young Indian man, Lorenzo Rafael, who has fallen in love with her.
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Dolores del Río
María Candelaria
Pedro Armendáriz
Lorenzo Rafael
Alberto Galán
El Pintor
Margarita Cortés
Lupe
Miguel Inclán
Don Damian
Beatriz Ramos
Reporter
Rafael Icardo
Priest
Julio Ahuet
Jose Alfonso
Lupe del Castillo
Bone-doctor (as Guadalupe del Castillo)
Lupe Inclán
Gossip
Salvador Quiroz
Judge
Nieves
Model
Elda Loza
Model
Lupe Garnica
Model
Alfonso Jiménez
(uncredited)
Aurora Ruiz
Sirvienta del pintor (uncredited)
Arturo Soto Rangel
Doctor (uncredited)
Irma Torres
Bit Part (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 11, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emilio Fernández
- Screenplay & Story
- Emilio Fernández, Mauricio Magdaleno
- Original Score
- Francisco Domínguez, Rodolfo Halffter
- Original Title
- María Candelaria (Xochimilco)
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Films Mundiales
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emilio Fernández
Emilio Fernández, Mauricio Magdaleno
Francisco Domínguez, Rodolfo Halffter
Gabriel Figueroa
Jorge Busto, Gloria Schoemann
Agustín J. Fink
Department Leadership Roster
Emilio Fernández
Director
Emilio Fernández
Writer
Mauricio Magdaleno
Writer
Agustín J. Fink
Producer
Francisco Domínguez
Original Music Composer
Rodolfo Halffter
Original Music Composer
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Jorge Busto
Editor
Gloria Schoemann
Editor
Armando Valdés Peza
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maria Candelaria
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maria Candelaria about?
A young journalist asks an old artist about the portrait of a naked Indian woman that he has in his study. The artist tells the story of Maria Candelaria, a young Indian woman who was rejected by her own people for being the daughter of a prostitute. She is protected by a young Indian man, Lorenzo Rafael, who has fallen in love with her.
Who directed Maria Candelaria?
Maria Candelaria was directed by Emilio Fernández.
Who stars in Maria Candelaria?
The principal cast of Maria Candelaria includes Dolores del Río, Pedro Armendáriz, Alberto Galán, Margarita Cortés, Miguel Inclán.
When was Maria Candelaria released and how long is it?
Maria Candelaria was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Maria Candelaria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maria Candelaria was composed by Francisco Domínguez, Rodolfo Halffter.