Danzón (1991)

Julia (Rojo) is a phone operator in Mexico City who divides her time between her job, her daughter and the danzon: a cuban dance very popular in Mexico and Central America. Every wednesday ... See full summary »

Director:

María Novaro

Writers:

Beatriz Novaro, María Novaro

Stars:

María Rojo, Carmen Salinas, Tito Vasconcelos

6 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
María Rojo	...	Julia Solórzano
Carmen Salinas	...	Doña Tí
Tito Vasconcelos	...	Susy
Margarita Isabel	...	Silvia
Víctor Carpinteiro	...	Rubén
Cheli Godínez	...	Tere
Daniel Rergis	...	Carmelo
Adyari Cházaro	...	Perla
Blanca Guerra	...	Colorada
César Sobrevals	...	Chucho
Mikhail Kaminin	...	Russian sailor
Rodrigo Gómez	...	Malena
Sergio Colmenares	...	Karla
Ángel de Valle	...	Yadira
Luis Gerardo	...	Juan El Padrote

Storyline

Julia (Rojo) is a phone operator in Mexico City who divides her time between her job, her daughter and the danzon: a cuban dance very popular in Mexico and Central America. Every wednesday Julia does the danzon with Carmelo (Rergis) in the old "Salon Colonia". They've danced for years but barely know each other. One night Carmelo disappears without a trace. Feeling lonely and sad, Julia takes a train to Veracruz, where she knows Carmelo has a brother. That sudden trip will change Julia's life forever.

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Plot Keywords:

dance | telephone operator | feminist | affair | one word title | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for elements of sensuality

Details

Country:

Mexico Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

27 June 1991 (Mexico)

Also Known As:

Elämän tahdit

Filming Locations:

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Box Office

Gross:

$360,158 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fondo de Fomento a la Calidad Cinematográfica, Gobierno del Estado de Veracruz, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (IMCINE)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Bésame Mucho"
Music by Consuelo Velázquez

User Reviews

A quiet, gentle movie that make loud, clear statements about Mexico's changing scene for women.

"Danzon" is a "chick flick", no doubt. Directed by a woman, its main star is a woman--and it is concerned mainly with woman's issues. The setting is contemporary Mexico City. The danzon--a slow, graceful dance of l9th century Cuban origin--is the force that brings the heroine Julia together and her long time competition dance partner Carmen. When Carmen vaporizes, Julia heads for the coast--Veracruz--to search for him. Once there, she meets a series of unique characters, which add up to a wonderful viewing experience. I feel that Julia also meets herself there--discovering her real value as a woman and human being. When she returns to her job in Mexico City, she's a changed woman for numerous reasons--all good. A strong subtle movie.