Midaq Alley (1995) El Callejón de los Milagros
Midaq Alley (1995)
BDRip 720p | MKV | 1280x688 | x264 @ 8090 Kbps | 144 min | 8,50 Gb
Audio: Spanish AAC 2.0 @ 336 Kbps | Subs: English (embedded in MKV)
Genre: Drama
BDRip 720p | MKV | 1280x688 | x264 @ 8090 Kbps | 144 min | 8,50 Gb
Audio: Spanish AAC 2.0 @ 336 Kbps | Subs: English (embedded in MKV)
Genre: Drama
Director: Jorge Fons
Writers: Vicente Leñero (screenplay), Najeeb Mahfouz (novel) (as Naguib Mahfuz)
Stars: Ernesto Gómez Cruz, María Rojo, Salma Hayek
Based on the Nobel Prize Winner's novel, the Egyptian Naguib Mahfouz. The story, translated from El Cairo to Mexico City's downtown, narrates the life of the members of the neighbourhood and the connection between them Don Ru, the owner of the local pub; Eusebia, his wife; Chava, his son and Abel his friend, who emigrate to USA in search of fortune; Susanita, the single landtender always dreaming to marry a good man; Guicho, the pub's employee, who extracts the money when Don Ru is not there and finally marries Susanita; Alma, the very good looking girl, the Abel's dream, who becomes a luxury prostitute while he's away; Jimmy, the handsome young man Don Ru becomes infatuated with, etc. This movie won the Ariel (the Mexican Oscar) as best movie in 1995.
IMDB - 27 wins
This movie is an impressive and exciting story about the people, their feelings, love, desperation, anger and hope. Although the scenario is a little bit melodramatic, the film is a must indeed. It is quite different from the blockbusters with happy ends because it is real and outstanding. Several lives and fates are mixed in it. Every character has their own unique personality. They all have to take decisions for their lives and have to fight for happiness. The actors are very nice. The stunning Hayek makes a good performance. Gomes Krus is also convincing as a man who becomes gay after 30 years marriage. The supporting roles are also well-played.Don't think that this is some kind of soap opera - it is something deeper…
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Midaq Alley (1995) El Callejón de los Milagros
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