La hija de Moctezuma explained

La hija de Moctezuma
Director:Iván Lipkies
Producer:Ivette Lipkies
Studio:Vlady Realizadores
Distributor:Star Castle Distribution
Runtime:100 minutes
Country:Mexico
Language:Spanish
Gross:$3.8 million[1]

La hija de Moctezuma ("Moctezuma's Daughter") is a 2014 Mexican comedy film directed by Iván Lipkies. It stars María Elena Velasco (as La India María), Eduardo Manzano, Rafael Inclán, Raquel Garza, and Ernesto Pape. This was Maria Elena Velasco's last film played as "La India Maria" before her death.

Synopsis

At the request of her great-grandfather, Moctezuma Xocoyotzin, La India María must find Tezcatlipoca's magical black mirror in order to prevent the destruction of Mexico. A Spanish archaeologist (Alonso), a tricky treasure hunter (Bianchi), and a greedy governor (Brígida Troncoso) all find out about the existence of the black mirror and embark on a frenetic chase to obtain it.

Cast

Production

Casting

Rafael Inclán had to learn Náhuatl to play Moctezuma.[2]

Actress and singer Irma Dorantes wanted to participate in the film and was given a small part as a secretary.[3]

Release

The film premiered in Mexico on 9 October 2014 with 370 copies distributed by Star Castle Distribution.[4]

Critical response

La hija de Moctezuma received good reviews from critics. Lucero Calderón of Excélsior wrote: "I can only say that if [Mexican] viewers sometimes see scary movies made in Hollywood, why can't they give an opportunity to a well-made film that appeals to the nostalgia of popular cinema and that was done through the efforts and sacrifice of many people."[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "La hija de Moctezuma" en lugar 11 en taquilla nacional. RadioFórmula. 23 October 2014.
  2. News: Inclan aprendio nahuatl para interpretar a Moctezuma. 23 October 2014. El Universal. 20 December 2011. 16 December 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141216011640/http://www.eluniversal.mx/notas/817399.html. dead.
  3. News: Mora Alcántara. Angélica. Irma Dorantes dejó de trabajar por el cáncer que padece. 23 October 2014. TVNotas. 10 October 2014.
  4. News: Magaña. Arturo. La India María: "Si el público se ríe, esa es la mejor satisfacción para mí". 23 October 2014. Cine Premiere. 12 October 2014.
  5. News: Calderón. Lucero. La Critica - La hija de Moctezuma. 23 October 2014. Excélsior. 10 October 2014.