Danzón
1991·Mexico·103 min.
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This sensual, exuberant work by the gifted Mexican director Maria Novaro tells the story of Julia (Maria Rojo), a 40-year-old telephone operator and single mother whose emotional life consists of ballroom dancing. When her dancing partner disappears, Julia undertakes a grueling odyssey to locate him. According to famous film critic Andrew Sarris, "One of the most enchanting surprises of the season".
DirectorMaría Novaro
MusicVarios
CinematographyRodrigo García
CastMaría Rojo·Carmen Salinas·Blanca Guerra·Tito Vasconcelos·Margarita Isabel·Víctor Carpinteiro·Martha Navarro
Original titleDanzón