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Roots (1954)

Poster for Roots

Four independent stories based on writer Francisco Rojas Gonzáles's work, depicting the reality of Mexican indian people: Las Vacas (The Cow), Nuestra Señora (Our Lady), El Tuerto (One-Eyed) and La Potranca (The Filly). In El Tuerto, a one eyed boy is relentlessly bullied by his mates. His religious mother asks God to make the boy's eyes equal. The outcome is tragic.

Cast & Crew

Director
Benito Alazraki
  • Profile picture of Juan de la Cruz
    Esteban (segment "Las vacas") Juan de la Cruz
  • Profile picture of Conchita Montes
    The City Woman (segment "Las vacas") Conchita Montes
  • Profile picture of Carlos Robles Gil
    Eric (segment "La potranca") Carlos Robles Gil

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Keywords

  • mexico
  • root