The Holy Inquisition
A plague is spreading through 16th century Mexico, and the Inquisition of the Roman Catholic Church is rooting out Jews, for they are believed to be its cause. At his father's funeral, a monk observes his family practicing Jewish burial rite, and he reports them, leading to devastating consequences for the whole family.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | El santo oficio |
| Year | 1974 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Arturo Ripstein |
| Runtime | 127 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (18 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative like a relentless tribunal record, relying on a chilling atmosphere of suspicion and claustrophobia. It explores not just religious conflict, but an ethical catastrophe where duty tramples basic humanity.
What lingers after the viewing is the profound silence, broken only by the echo of bureaucratic horror. A sobering reminder of the machinery of oppression. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Arturo Ripstein
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Watch in subdued light, with no distractions, to fully absorb the weight of every whispered prayer and judicial decree.
🎭 Cast
Jorge Luke
Luis de Carvajal
Diana Bracho
Mariana de Carvajal
Claudio Brook
Fray Alonso de Peralta
Ana Mérida
Francisca de Carvajal
Rafael Banquells
Principal de la Real Audiencia
Mario Castillón Bracho
Gregorio López
Jorge Fegán
Padre Oroz
Farnesio de Bernal
Fray Hernando
Virgilio Hernández
Martoz de Bohorquez
Antonio Bravo
Rabino Morales
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