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Purgatorio (2008) -- Tales of Juan Rulfo During the 1950's, Mexico suffers in the transition to modernity. Bonfilio leaves his family with his father to go north in search of better luck. The conflicts between them resolve when Bonfilio comes back to say his last goodbye. Lucia, a prostitute and Demetrio a gravedigger, find each other on a night where love can only be complete when Demetrio buries her. Don Julio, a old landowner, is consumed with remorse after the departure of Cleotilde, whom he married out of convenience.

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Director:
Roberto Rochín
Writers:
Elías Nahmías (writer)
Tomás Pérez Turrent (writer)
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Release Date:
8 May 2009 (Mexico) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
Three novellas are connected by the character of Don Julio. The old man lives alone in a hacienda which is being absorbed by the huge Mexico City... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win more

Cast

  (Credited cast)
Pedro Armendáriz Jr. ... Don Julio
Fidel Cerda ... Bonfilio
Felipe Fulop ... Texan
Dolores Heredia ... Lucía
Justo Martínez ... Papa

Miguel Rodarte ... Isidro

Ana Claudia Talancón ... Cleotilde
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Purgatory (Europe: English title) (festival title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for sexual content, nudity and some violence.
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Runtime:
Mexico:90 min
Country:
Mexico
Language:
Spanish
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
Mexico:B | USA:R (certificate #45786)
Filming Locations:
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Company:
Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (IMCINE) more

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