El monasterio de los buitres (English: "The Monastery of the Vultures") is a Mexican religious drama film released in 1973, directed by Francisco del Villar and based on the play Pueblo Rechazado by Vicente Leñero.
Production Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Director | Francisco del Villar |
| Screenplay | Vicente Leñero, Francisco del Villar |
| Music | Gustavo César Carrión |
| Cinematography | Gabriel Figueroa |
| Distribution | Estudios Churubusco Azteca S.A. |
| Release Year | 1973 |
| Running Time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
The story takes place in an old monastery in Mexico, where the Father Prior (played by Enrique Lizalde) tests the faith of young aspiring priests using psychoanalysis. During this process, the young men manifest various personal struggles, including indecision, sexual problems (such as incest and homosexuality), and lack of faith. The film explores the conflict between traditional religious doctrine and modern psychological approaches.
Cast
- Enrique Lizalde as Father Prior
- Enrique Álvarez Félix as Emilio
- Irma Serrano "La Tigresa" as Amalia
- Macaria as Eusebia
- Augusto Benedico as Pablo
- Enrique Rocha as Andrés
- Héctor Bonilla as Marcos
- Otto Sirgo as Juan
- Eduardo Noriega as Don Manuel
- David Estuardo as Antonio
- José Chávez as Camilo
- José René Ruiz Martínez "Tun-Tun" as Fraile portero
- Gregorio Casal as Roque
- Carlos Cámara as Psychoanalyst
- Margarita de la Fuente as Carmen
Background
The film was adapted from the play Pueblo Rechazado ("Rejected People") by Vicente Leñero, a prominent Mexican writer. The cinematography was handled by Gabriel Figueroa, a renowned Mexican cinematographer. The film is noted for its controversial themes, including the use of psychoanalysis within a religious setting, and for addressing topics such as homosexuality, alcoholism, and sexual repression among clergy.
