Movies
Maria Candelaria
- January 20, 1944
- 102 min.
- Drama, Romance
- Mexico
Mexico
A young journalist asks an old artist about the portrait of a naked Indian woman that he has in his study. The artist tells the story of Maria Candelaria, a young Indian woman who was rejected by her own people for being the daughter of a prostitute. She is protected by a young Indian man, Lorenzo Rafael, who has fallen in love with her.
Original title: María Candelaria (Xochimilco)
2
nominations
100%
winning rate
2
wins
Cannes Film Festival #1 - 1946
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | Emilio Fernández | Winner |
| Best Cinematography | Gabriel Figueroa | Winner |
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