Midaq Alley (1995)
The most awarded film in Mexican history.
Heated tempers, frustrated desires and dashed hopes plague a diverse group of individuals whose lives cross paths in Mexico City. There is the bar-owner's son, Chava, who yearns to emigrate to America. A poor barber, Abel, is madly in love with the gorgeous Alma, who eventually becomes a high-class prostitute. Finally, there is Susanita, the desperate spinster who pursues many love affairs in hopes of finding a husband.
Key facts
- Released:
- 1995-05-05
- Runtime:
- 140 min
- Genres:
- Drama
- Director:
- Jorge Fons
- Top cast:
- Ernesto Gómez Cruz, María Rojo, Salma Hayek Pinault, Bruno Bichir, Delia Casanova, Margarita Sanz
- Original language:
- ES
- TMDB rating:
- 7.1/10 from 70 votes
- Bynge Score:
- 6.7/10