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.
- Parental Guidance: PG-13
- Release Date: 1995-05-05
- Runtime: 2h 20min
- Production Company: Alameda Films
- Production Country: Mexico
- Director: Jorge Fons
- Writer: Vicente Leñero
