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 ...
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Title: Danzón (1991)
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6 wins & 5 nominations.
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| María Rojo | ... | Julia Solórzano | |
| Carmen Salinas | ... | Doña Tí | |
| Tito Vasconcelos | ... | Susy | |
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Margarita Isabel | ... | Silvia |
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Víctor Carpinteiro | ... | Rubén |
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Cheli Godínez | ... | Tere |
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Daniel Rergis | ... | Carmelo |
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Adyari Cházaro | ... | Perla |
| Blanca Guerra | ... | Colorada | |
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César Sobrevals | ... | Chucho |
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Mikhail Kaminin | ... | Russian sailor |
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Rodrigo Gómez | ... | Malena |
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Sergio Colmenares | ... | Karla |
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Ángel de Valle | ... | Yadira |
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Luis Gerardo | ... | Juan El Padrote |
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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. Written by Maximiliano Maza <mmaza@campus.mty.itesm.mx>
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Susy: [to Yadira, as they're eating breakfast] I'm worried about Julia. She's afraid to go back home. She doesn't want to face facts. When someone dies it's easier. Tears, a burial... that's it. You have to accept he's in his grave, underground... rotting, full of worms. Cheers, darling.See more »
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SpanishRelease Date:
27 June 1991 (Mexico) See more »Also Known As:
Elämän tahdit See more »Edit
Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$9,096, 27 September 1992Gross USA:
$450,501Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$450,501Company Credits
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Fondo de Fomento a la Calidad Cinematográfica, Gobierno del Estado de Veracruz, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (IMCINE) See more »
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"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.