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The Mexican Filmography, 1916 through 2001

David E. Wilt

ISBN 978-0-7864-1537-3
213 photos, appendix, bibliography, index
788pp. library binding (8.5 x 11) 2004

Description
Mexican cinema has largely been overlooked by international film scholars because of a lack of English–language information and the fact that Spanish–language information was difficult to find and often out of date. This comprehensive filmography helps fill the need for a single source for basic information on Mexican films.

Arranged by year of release and then by title, the filmography contains entries that include basic information (film and translated title, production company, genre, director, cast), a plot summary, and additional information about the film. To be included, a film must meet the following criteria: it must be a Mexican production or co-production, feature length (one hour or more, although exceptions are made for silent films), fictional (documentaries and compilation films are not included unless the topic relates to Mexican cinema; some docudramas and films with recreated or staged scenes are included), and theatrically released or intended for theatrical release.

About the Author
David E. Wilt is a librarian at the University of Maryland in College Park.