Misterio
| Misterio | |
|---|---|
 Mexican theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Marcela Fernández Violante |
| Screenplay by | Vicente Leñero |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Daniel López |
| Edited by | Jorge Bustos |
| Music by | Leonardo Velázquez |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Misterio (Mystery) is a 1980 Mexican thriller film, directed and written by Marcela Fernández Violante. The film stars Juan Ferrara, as a TV star who blurs reality with the plot of the soap opera he is shooting. Helena Rojo plays Sandra, his co-star, while Víctor Junco is the TV director and Beatríz Sheridan is the screenwriter. Misterio is adapted from a novel written by Vicente Leñero, who adapted it for the screen. The film received eight Ariel Awards in 1980, including Best Actor (Ferrara), Best Actress (Rojo), Best Supporting Actor (Junco), and Best Supporting Actress (Sheridan).[1]
Plot[edit]
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Cast[edit]
- Juan Ferrara as Alex
- Helena Rojo as Silvia
- Víctor Junco as soap opera director
- Beatriz Sheridan as Gladys
- Ramón Menéndez as camera director
- Jorge Fegán as executive producer
- Leticia Perdigón as María Luisa
Awards[edit]
Ariel Awards[edit]
The Ariel Awards are awarded annually by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences in Mexico. Misterio received eight awards out of 12 nominations.[1]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Ariel Awards | |||
| Marcela Fernández Violante | Best Direction | Nominated | |
| Juan Ferrara | Best Actor | Won | |
| Helena Rojo | Best Actress | Won | |
| Víctor Junco | Best Supporting Actor | Won | |
| Beatriz Sheridan | Best Supporting Actress | Won | |
| Vicente Leñero | Best Screenplay | Won | |
| Best Original Story | Won | ||
| Daniel López | Best Cinematography | Nominated | |
| Jorge Bustos | Best Editing | Won | |
| Leonardo Velázquez | Best Original Score | Nominated | |
| Rafael Suárez | Best Art Direction | Nominated | |
| Xavier Rodríguez | Best Set Decoration | Won |
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "XXII 1981 — Ganadores y nominados" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas. 1981. Retrieved May 30, 2016.