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Rosario Castellanos

Rosario Castellanos Figueroa (25 May 1925 – 7 August 1974), better known as Rosario Castellanos, was a Mexican poet and author. She was one of Mexico's most important literary voices in the last century. Throughout her life, she wrote eloquently about issues of cultural and gender oppression, and her work has influenced Mexican feminist theory and cultural studies. Though she died young, she opened the door of Mexican literature to women, and left a legacy that still resonates today.

25-05-1925

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Romelia's Secret

Romelia's Secret

The way three different generations of women view virginity and the mystery that a love story hides.
7.2

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1988

Oficio de tinieblas

Oficio de tinieblas

"Occupation of Darkness" - 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.
4.8

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1981

Balún Canán

Balún Canán

Based on Rosario Castellanos' novel, Balún Canán is about the turmoil created by the Cardenas’ land reforms. Events occur in Chiapas on the border with Guatemala, mainly in a town called Comitán. Zoraida struggles and fights to keep her properties, inheritance for her only son. For her actions, the sorcerers of Chacjatal cast a death spell over her son.
4.8

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1977

Los 3 reyes magos

Los 3 reyes magos

The biblical story about the magical wizards that come to visit little baby Jesus when he was born.
6.0

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1976