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Poster of Orphans

Orphans

Original title: Huérfanos

2014 · 2 h 35 · Mexico · Spanish

  • Drama
  • History

Orphans is the true story of a forbidden love affair set in the oppressive and violent atmosphere of nineteenth century Mexico. One man, Melchor Ocampo, driven by the twin passions of love and idealism, defies the stain of illegitimacy to shake off the crippling yoke of Spain and the Catholic Church. In so doing he becomes a founding figure of modern day Mexico.

Directed by
Guita Schyfter
Written by
Hugo Hiriart, Fausto Zerón-Medina, Guita Schyfter

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