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El Cometa (1999)
Director: José Buil
Cast: Diego Luna, Ana Claudia Talancón, Gabriel Retes, Carmen Maura
Runtime92 min
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After witnessing the arrest of her father for publishing "subversive" material against the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz, Valentina escapes taking a sack of gold coins with her in order to hand it over to rebel Francisco I. Madero, who is in San Antonio, Texas. That is how Valentina begins a long journey as a member of a traveling circus, where she finds love next to Victor, who, fascinated by the cinematographer, films everything that occurs before his eyes, in times of great political turbulence.
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El Cometa is a 1999 Mexican film directed by José Buil that blends elements of music, adventure, and political turmoil. While information on its critical reception is limited, the film follows a young woman's journey to deliver a sack of gold coins to a rebel leader, which is set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution. The film's unique blend of genres and historical setting likely made it an intriguing watch for audiences, though detailed public reception data is unavailable.
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El Cometa (1999), directed by José Buil, is a captivating blend of music, adventure, and political turmoil, brought to life through the performances of Diego Luna, Ana Claudia Talancón, and Gabriel Retes. Fans of distinctive storytelling and visually striking international cinema will appreciate this film's immersive journey, as it follows a young woman's daring quest to deliver a sack of gold coins to a rebel leader during a time of great upheaval.