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Dance of the 41

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A principios del siglo XX México estaba a punto de vivir su revolución. En medio de ese clima caldeado, las autoridades llevaron a cabo una redada homofóbica en una fiesta gay. Al irrumpir en la casa donde se hacía la reunión, la policía se sorprendió al encontrar a la mitad de los hombres vestidos de mujeres y bailando con el resto. La mayoría pertenecía a familias aristocráticas.
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Manuel Betancourt Variety 05/28/2021
As a whole... it remains too stilted, like a painstakingly staged tableau vivant of late-19th-century Mexico and the patriarchal power structures that undergirded it. Go to Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News 05/27/2021
3.5/4
David Pablos' first feature is confident, timeless and staggeringly unforgettable. Go to Full Review Alex Valencia Q+ Magazine 07/06/2024
Dance of the 41 emphasizes the realities and complexities around oppression and serves as a reminder that LGBTQ rights have been fought tooth and nail around the world for years. Go to Full Review Jason Flatt But Why Tho? A Geek Community 01/16/2023
9/10
Dance of the Forty One is an excellent film with impactful acting, excellent period pieces, and an absolutely woeful exploration of how compulsory gender and sexuality roles have and continue to be potent purveyors of tragedy. Go to Full Review M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut 10/09/2022
3.5/5
Alfonso Herrera and Mabel Cadena give two stand-out performances. Go to Full Review Erick Estrada Cinegarage 08/08/2022
It seems the film is either in love or too strict with itself. Sometimes it works... but sometimes that indecision is a drag. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Flavio M Sep 24 This movie is beautifully written, with extraordinary art direction and production details. The casting is well put together, and the actors act with conviction and with a believable touch. The photography is stunning. It's definitely a must-see. See more Daniel O 06/02/2023 Great story well period movie See more Richard L 02/25/2023 This was a beautifully acted and beautifully filmed movie about a true historical event. It is a great movie that should be released on DVD/Blu-Ray. See more 02/13/2022 A very unique storyline. I liked it and enjoyed watching it. See more 07/09/2021 Heavy but gripping drama about closeted life in Mexico 120 years ago; sumptuous period details, good score, and palpable chemistry between the actors helps immensely. See more johann m 06/24/2021 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 Esta película retrata los hechos ocurridos en una redada policial realizada en 1901, durante la presidencia de Porfirio Díaz, en la colonia Tabacalera en la Ciudad de México, contra un baile de 42 hombres, uno de los cuales es el yerno del presidente, Ignacio De La Torre y Mier. La calidad de la producción es increíble, transportando con éxito al espectador a una era distinta con el uso de los trajes y los sets, pero a su trama le falta un poco más de desarrollo antes de llegar al final. Sin embargo, se destaca su intención de dar a conocer y repudiar las injusticias homofóbicas de aquella época, que no son tan diferentes en algunos países en la actualidad. See more Read all reviews
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David Pablos

Director

Alfonso Herrera

Ignacio de la Torre

Emiliano Zurita

Evaristo Rivas

Fernando Becerril

Porfirio Díaz

Mabel Cadena

Amada Díaz

Paulina Álvarez Muñoz

Luz Díaz
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Synopsis A principios del siglo XX México estaba a punto de vivir su revolución. En medio de ese clima caldeado, las autoridades llevaron a cabo una redada homofóbica en una fiesta gay. Al irrumpir en la casa donde se hacía la reunión, la policía se sorprendió al encontrar a la mitad de los hombres vestidos de mujeres y bailando con el resto. La mayoría pertenecía a familias aristocráticas.
Director
David Pablos
Producer
Pablo Cruz, Marta Núñez Puerto, Arturo Sampson
Screenwriter
Monika Revilla
Production Co
Canana Films
Genre
Drama, Biography, History, LGBTQ+
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Streaming)
May 12, 2021
Runtime
1h 33m
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