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Tepeyac

1917 · 63 min Fantasy History
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

A man (Arroyo Carrillo) is sent to Europe on a diplomatic mission. The ship in which he travels is sunk by a German submarine. In Mexico, his girlfriend Lupita (Cota) receives a telegram with the news and looks for relief in La Virgen de Guadalupe, saint patron of catholic mexicans. After reading a book about the Virgin legend, Lupita falls asleep. Next morning, she receives good news, her boyfriend is alive. Together they go to La Villa del Tepeyac (a church devoted to La Virgen de Guadalupe) and thank for the miracle.

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Year 1917
Country Mexico
Genre Fantasy, History
Director Fernando Sáyago
Runtime 63 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (8 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative by juxtaposing historical legend with personal tragedy, relying on religious devotion as the emotional anchor for its protagonist. It explores early cinematic language through faith and cultural identity.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of quiet reverence—a window into both a nation's spirituality and the humble beginnings of its film art. The simplicity feels earnest rather than dated. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Fernando Sáyago

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