Two Monks (Dos monjes) (1934)

7.2	IMDB rating

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Directed by

Juan Bustillo Oro

Starring

Víctor Urruchúa
Juan

Carlos Villatoro
Javier

Magda Haller
Ana

Beltrán de Heredia
Prior

Emma Roldán
Gertrudis

Manuel Noriega

Written by

Juan Bustillo Oro

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Two Monks (Dos monjes, 1934)

12 years, 1 month ago at Mar 28 22:28

Rath

Curious and interesting Mexican movie. Surprising since the first images strong expressionist influence, recognized by its director Bustillo Oro's decorated with huge windows facing upwards or a carillon clock with a pendulum endless undulating shape are some good examples of this artistic, but not unique. The lighting also has much to contribute in this regard. The combination of light and shadow... read more

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4 years ago at Apr 22 14:29

fernando

Rara, grave, expresionista en decorados y cuadros (algunos inclinados), drama de miradas pues los actores son pausados y declamativos (Emma Roldán que gran secundaria es); todo se resume en el aún más irreal convento

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Description: In a Gothic-styled monastery, a monk named Javier sees the face of another monk, Juan, and suddenly attempts to bludgeon him to death with a heavy crucifix. Both men then relate their own versions of a story of romantic rivalry between them. Javier, a consumptive musician, fell in love with and was betrothed to Anita. When his old friend Juan appeared, he was ecstatic. But soon, it seemed that Juan was making a play for Anita. When Javier found them in an apparently compromising position, a tussle ensued, and Anita was accidentally shot and killed. The two versions of the story differ significantly in Juan's motivations and in t ... (more)

Tags: Drama (1), Fantasy (1), Mystery (1), Romance (1), B&w (1), Mexico (1), 75 Min. (1)

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