Tequila (1992)
Because of her selflessness and courage, this film is dedicated to the Mexican woman.
Nearly thirty years after making his surrealist La Formula Secreta, director Rubén Gámez returned to filmmaking with this impressionistic portrait of modern-day Mexico. Reminiscent in some ways of Godfrey Reggio’s Koyaanisqatsi, Tequila appears to be a cinematic extension of Mexico’s muralist tradition, a contemporary equivalent of Diego Rivera or David Alfaro Siqueiros with vignettes, quick ideas, visual puns, cartoons, and political statements.
Director: Rubén Gámez
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: August 21, 1992
Cast
- María Rojo - Bailarina
- Hugo Stiglitz - Danzarín Desnudo
- Yirah Aparicio - Danzante Desnuda
- Patricia Aguirre - La Bailada
- Susana Contreras - Madre Celosa
- Daniel Noé Bautista - Hijo
- Manuel Aguilar - Minero
Screenplay
Music: Rubén Gámez, Rafael Castanedo
Cinematography: Rubén Gámez
Editing: Rafael Castanedo
Production: Clasa Films Mundiales
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
mexico, observational cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tequila about?
- Nearly thirty years after making his surrealist La Formula Secreta, director Rubén Gámez returned to filmmaking with this impressionistic portrait of modern-day Mexico. Reminiscent in some ways of Godfrey Reggio’s Koyaanisqatsi, Tequila appears to be a cinematic extension of Mexico’s muralist tradition, a contemporary equivalent of Diego Rivera or David Alfaro Siqueiros with vignettes, quick ideas, visual puns, cartoons, and political statements.
- Who directed Tequila?
- Tequila was directed by Rubén Gámez.
- Who stars in Tequila?
- Tequila stars María Rojo, Hugo Stiglitz, Yirah Aparicio, Patricia Aguirre, Susana Contreras, Daniel Noé Bautista.
- How long is Tequila?
- Tequila has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Tequila?
- Tequila is a Drama film.
- Where was Tequila produced?
- Tequila was produced in Mexico.