Ash Wednesday (1958 film) explained

Ash Wednesday
Director:Roberto Gavaldón
Producer:Gregorio Walerstein
Starring:María Félix
Cinematography:Agustín Martínez Solares
Editing:Rafael Ceballos
Runtime:112 minutes
Country:Mexico
Language:Spanish

Ash Wednesday (Spanish; Castilian: '''Miércoles de ceniza''') is a 1958 Mexican drama film directed by Roberto Gavaldón. It was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival.[1]

Plot

Victoria (María Félix) was attacked in her youth by a Catholic priest. Years later she is a famous prostitute and hates everything related to the Catholic Church. She falls in love with Dr. Federico Lamadrid (Arturo de Córdova), a hidden priest during the Cristero War.

Cast

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ash Wednesday . Film Affinity . 13 June 2019.