Mirage (1972)
"Espejismo" (original title)

Complex story about a young man who inherits a broken down estate at the edge of the Peruvian desert, with no explanation about the former owners or what had become of the once thriving ... See full summary »

Director:

Armando Robles Godoy

Writers:

Bernardo Batievsky, Armando Robles Godoy

Stars:

Miguel Angel Flores, Helena Rojo, Hernán Romero

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Miguel Angel Flores
Helena Rojo
Hernán Romero
Orlando Sacha

Storyline

Complex story about a young man who inherits a broken down estate at the edge of the Peruvian desert, with no explanation about the former owners or what had become of the once thriving house. By searching through the rocks and sands for relics, he discovers the answers to the mystery, told in flashback. The film combines the boy's search with other socio-economic issues relevant to Peru in a confusing, but insightful manner. The photography of the desert is stunning. The only Peruvian film ever nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film (1972)

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Plot Keywords:

peru | one word title | new latin american cinema

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Peru

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

November 1972 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mirage

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor) Color

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