Portrait of Maria

The indigenous Indians who have lived off the land for generations live in the beautiful village of Sochimico, located on the edge of the lake. Maria Condelelia fell passionately in love with Lorenzo Raphael. The lovers spent the most beautiful and unforgettable time in their lives by the lake, under the willow tree, and in the hut. They forgot the world around them and yearned for a happy future. but. . . This immortal work in the history of Mexican film, which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, reflects the life of the Indians with smooth techniques and poetic language. It has a rich flavor of life and a distinctive painterly sentiment, paving the way for the Mexican film industry to enter the golden age. The photography of Mexican cinematographer Figueroa has an outstanding style of slow and rigorous action, highlighting the emotions of the characters and the realism of the natural scenery. In this film, he displayed his superb skills, making every shot as beautiful as a painting. The actress who played the heroine, Taurasay Del Rio, won the first Ariel Award (1946) for Best Actress from the newly established Mexican Academy of Film Arts for her extraordinary performance in this film and "The Abandoned Woman".