Based on the novel by Ángeles Mastretta, Roberto Sneider’s sumptuous period piece is a beguiling tale of politics, corruption, adultery, murder and love.
It is 1930, and in the patriarchal Mexican town of Puebla, Catalina seeks a way to escape her small and restrictive world. Meeting charming and powerful Andrés gives Catalina the opportunity for a life of wealth and comfort, but will it provide the freedom she so desires?
Friday 4 March screening is part of the ¡Viva! Opening Gala 2011. Tickets to this event are priced at £10.50 full/ £8.50 concs. To buy a Gala ticket please click here.