Danzón | |
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Directed by | María Novaro |
Starring | María Rojo Carmen Salinas |
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Running time | 2 hours |
Country | Mexico |
Language | Spanish |
Danzón is a 1991 Mexican drama film directed by María Novaro. [1] [2] It is the story of Julia (María Rojo), a telephone switchboard operator whose main joy is Danzón dancing.
Julia (María Rojo) is a switchboard operator in Mexico City who lives for her job, her daughter and danzón. She is a strict and expert danzón dancer. [3]
In the last six years, Julia has danced with Carmelo (Daniel Rergis), a tall and silent man, in the Salón Colonia every Wednesday. However, they barely have spoken to each other off the dance floor. One night, Carmelo disappears without a trace. Julia realized how important he became in her life. Lonely and sad, Julia takes a train to Veracruz, where she knows Carmelo has a brother. That trip changes her life, becoming a journey of self-discovering. [4]
Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Recipients | Result | Refs |
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Golden Ariel | 27 April 1992 | Best Picture | María Novaro | Nominated | [5] |
Silver Ariel | Best Director | María Novaro | Nominated | ||
Best Music Theme | Erando González | Nominated | |||
Gold Hugo | 1991 | Best Feature | María Novaro | Nominated | [6] |
Film Independent Spirit Awards | 27 March 1993 | Best Foreign Film | María Novaro | Nominated | |
ACE Award | Best Film | Won | |||
Best Actress | María Rojo | Won | |||
Best Supporting Actor | Tito Vasconcelos | Won | |||
Best Supporting Actress | Carmen Salinas | Won | |||
Best Director | María Novaro | Won | |||
Valladolid International Film | Best Actress | María Rojo | Won | [7] |
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