During the Mexican Civil War, a revolutionary general (Armendáriz) and his troops seize the conservative town of Cholula, near Mexico City. Even as the revolutionaries mistreat the wealthy people of the town, the general falls for beautiful and wild Beatriz Peñafiel (María Félix), the daughter of one of the town's richest men. In Spanish No Subtitles En los tiempos de la Revolución, un general guerrillero (Armendáriz) y sus tropas capturan el pueblo de Cholula, en las cercanías de la capital. Mientras los revolucionarios maltratan a los ricos del pueblo, el general se enamora de la bella e impetuosa Beatriz Peñafiel (María Félix), hija de uno de los más ricos hombres de Cholula. In Spanish No Subtitles

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Regarding the Cozumel Films DVD: the image is far from the Jeanne d'Arc treatment, but be happy to see this film at all. Also, there are no subtitles so its for Spanish speakers only. No extras to speak of, but we can forgive that if Cozumel films hurries along DVD releases of "La Perla", "Maria Candelaria", and most importantly, the 1949 classic "Salon Mexico".

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a great classic Mexican filmMay 13, 2005
By Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator"
The fabulous team of director Emilio Fernández and cinematographer Gabriel Figueroa made with "Enamorada" another great example of Mexican film in its days of glory. They were both central figures in La Epoca de Oro of Mexican filmmaking, as was Fernández' favorite actor, Pedro Armendáriz, who made 14 films for the legendary director in his nearly 3 decade long career, which included 3 films for John Ford, and the 1963 James Bond "From Russia With Love", which was to be his last; here he plays a revolutionary general, and he is handsome, funny, and very moving in the part.
Maria Félix was one of the most exquisite creatures to walk the earth, and was Mexico's biggest star; she is perfect as the beautiful Beatriz, a woman who is strong enough to melt the general's heart while giving him a slap and a punch. Félix also had a long lasting career, which spanned from the early '40s through 1970.

The plot for "Enamorada" has similarities to "The Taming of the Shrew", and is a romance set in the turbulent times of 1821, that has much drama as well as some hilarious scenes (my favorite is when Beatriz finds out her mother was "stolen"). Lovely music enhances the film, with Shubert's "Ave Maria" and Pedro Galindo's "La Malagueña".
Others in the cast that are excellent include Fernando Fernández as Padre Sierra, José Morcillo as Beatriz' father, and Eugenio Rossi as her fiancée.

"Enamorada" was a huge success, and won many Ariel Awards (Mexico's Oscar), including Best Picture, Actress, Director, Screenplay, and Cinematography, with Armendáriz winning a special Outstanding Career Ariel. The film was remade in Hollywood with the same Fernández/Figueroa/Armendáriz team as "The Torch" in 1950, but with Paulette Goddard in the female lead; it was no match to its predecessor and was a dismal failure. Other Golden Age cinematic treasures from this trio include "Flor Silvestre" ('43), "Maria Candelaria" ('44), "La Perla" ('47), and "Maclovia" ('48), which also starred Félix.
There are no subtitles, and total running time is 99 minutes.

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Excellent DVD !Sep 12, 2008
By J. CALDERON
Excellent film from our Mexican golden age of cinema. The performance is amazing with Maria Felix and Pedro Armedariz. The story, the landscape, and the photography and the music are beautiful. Don't miss this DVD.
NOTICE: A very curious fact. The las scence before the word FIN (END) is so close to that performed by Marlene Dietrich in Marrakech. A necklace broken and a woman who follows her man and left a wedding compromise...
There are also an English version of ENAMORADA, nearly with the same actors except María Felix. Such version was made as a request of the main American actress but the result is not the same.

Must seeApr 20, 2012
By Pichon14
(Alter films edition)
Of course is not historic, is a romanitc melodrama, have a distant reference with The Taming of the Shrew of Skakespeare. And as you can see in all other reviews on this clasic Mexican picture is highly enjoyable. I love this one and I recomend highly as well Macario and Maria Candelaria. The photography of Gabriel Figueroa is superlative for the time. And warning for English only speakers, the imported to USA Alter films edition have (YES!) English and Spanish subtitles.

FREEZES UPNov 19, 2011
By walt
I bought this as a gift for someone. The picture quality seems good but it starts to freeze after about 18-20 minutes into the movie. Tried it on 4 players and they all did the same thing. Will be returning it. I wouldn't even give it one star except your forced to so you can complete the review. If they are willing to exchange it while they take care of all shipping charges I will update review.
I am updating this as of 1-28-12. I contacted the seller and they took care of it immediately. No arguments whatsoever. They told me to pitch the defective disc and they sent out a replacement. The receiver of the gift is very pleased and so am I. Good job to the seller.

Here is my update. I contacted the seller and they sent me a return as fast as they could. Told me to trash the bad disc. Bravo for taking care of the problem as well and as fast as they did. They get a excellant recomendation from me.

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