In Self Defense
The recently orphaned Enriqueta has to work to earn a living; She finds a job with the widower Julio Mancera, for whom she works as governess for her little daughter. After a while, the two fall in love and get married. But then, Julio's cousin Eva returns from Europe and tries to separate the couple. She is almost successful, but her plans are thwarted at a party she throws for Julio and his friends, where she is surprised by Julio, Enriqueta, and the other guests in a compromising situation with Julio's best friend, Mauricio.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | En defensa propia |
| Year | 1917 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Director | Joaquín Coss |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic love triangle, relying on the contrast between pure affection and calculated deceit. It explores themes of moral justification and poetic justice through the mechanics of an unexpected revelation.
What lingers after viewing is a sense of narrative satisfaction, where personal happiness is defended against societal intrigue and malice. A silent-era drama that champions emotional truth. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Joaquín Coss
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With a quiet evening ahead, immersed in the delicate tensions of a silent-era romantic drama.
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