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The River and Death

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1954 · 91 min Drama
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

A useless and bloody vendetta has been going on for ages between two families in this Mexican village. Men, sons, have killed each other for generations, for a so-called conception of honor in a revenge that never ends since it is also triggered by people of the village. Now, today, there are only two sons left, one in each family. One has become a doctor in the big city and his culture is modern. The other last one - of the other family - hasn't left the village and is waiting for the doctor to come "home" as he plans to kill him, to settle this war on this matter of honor once and for all. And the people of the village want blood.

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Original Title El río y la muerte
Year 1954
Country Mexico
Genre Drama
Director Luis Buñuel
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (25 votes)

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Luis Buñuel crafts a stark parable about the vicious cycle of violence, where notions of honor and duty are mere pretexts for senseless brutality. The film explores the clash between archaic traditions and modernity, where civility is a fragile shield against primal instincts.

What lingers after the final frame is a profound unease about how easily society reverts to barbarism under the guise of custom. The tension is palpable, and the critique of blind obedience to tradition remains piercingly relevant. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Luis Buñuel

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