UW Cinematheque: Lacis Film Series 2024
Victims of Sin (Victimas Del Pecado) | Mexico | 1951 | DCP | 84 min. | Spanish with English subtitles Director: Emilio Fernández
Event Details
Date
Friday, February 9, 2024
Time
7 p.m.
Location
4070 Vilas Hall
Description
Cast: Ninón Sevilla, Rodolfo Acosta, Rita Montaner
Cabaret performer Violeta (Sevilla) adopts the abandoned child of prostitute Rita (Montaner) and Rodolfo (Acosta), Rita’s murderous pimp. Motherhood forces Violeta to give up her career, but her happiness is jeopardized when Rodolfo, freed from prison, seeks to reclaim his son.
Cabaret performer Violeta (Sevilla) adopts the abandoned child of prostitute Rita (Montaner) and Rodolfo (Acosta), Rita’s murderous pimp. Motherhood forces Violeta to give up her career, but her happiness is jeopardized when Rodolfo, freed from prison, seeks to reclaim his son.
Cost
Free
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