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Alejandro Gamboa

Born February 2, 1954 (age 72)

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Known For

Breaking the SilenceBreaking the Silence · 1979
Breaking the Silence
8.01979
MovieDocumentaryDrama
This heterodox work draws on fiction resources and the register of documentary to denounce the phenomenon of rape in Mexico. With a complex essay-like structure, the film is a reflection on the various types of sexual violence, from the classist legal apparatus and the connivance of religious institutions, to rejection of and discrimination against victims. At the same time, it introduces community alternatives for victim support. A project by “Cine Mujer,” this film exemplifies the group’s motto and mode of production, and thus one of the maxims of feminism: no personal solutions; only collective action for collective solutions.
The Tiger of Santa JuliaThe Tiger of Santa Julia · 2002
The Tiger of Santa Julia
7.12002
MovieComedyDrama
An army deserter turned bandit robs from thieves to give the money to the poor. He was famous for being caught by the police "with his pants down"
Cero y van cuatroCero y van cuatro · 2004
Cero y van cuatro
7.82004
MovieComedyDrama
Four stories... one city. A dark comedy about crime in the big city: EL TORZON - two friends are smoking grass in their car, when they're caught by a corrupt Judicial Police Officer; VIDA EXPRESS - a wealthy businesswoman is kidnapped and her deadbeat husband has to come up with the money; BARBACOA DE CHIVO - an angry mob mistakes a college professor with a burglar and decide to lynch him in front of the church; COMIDA PARA PERROS - a bumbling thief tries to rob a restaurant
The First NightThe First Night · 1998
The First Night
6.01998
MovieComedyRomance
In the middle of a city facing a new century, a group of friends between the ages of 15 and 18 live out the adventures, deceptions and anxiety of "The First Night."
Perfume, efecto inmediatoPerfume, efecto inmediato · 1994
Perfume, efecto inmediato
6.01994
Movie
A cosmetologist invents a perfume that helps her sister seduce her boss. When her boss realizes the power of the perfume he will try to steal the formula.
SebastiánSebastián · 1982
Sebastián
1982
Movie
The Second NightThe Second Night · 2000
The Second Night
7.12000
MovieComedy
Girls just want to have fun; but often they must do some growing up first...and fast! Four teenage friends explore the grey area between sexual attraction and responsible behavior and just where love fits in.
Sex Education In Brief LessonsSex Education In Brief Lessons · 1997
Sex Education In Brief Lessons
4.71997
MovieComedyRomance
Alejandra and Ana are college friends, both are virgin and hope to find the love of their life soon. Ana meets Miguel, but they agree to just be friends. Alejandra meets Esteban, a well known womanizer.

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Cualquier CosaCualquier Cosa · 1979
Cualquier Cosa
5.51979
Movie
An actor from the provinces, a soap-opera star, reaches the big city with dreams of success. Partly through sincerity and partly prompted by an uneasy conscience, he wants to revolutionize the traditional photo-novel by linking it to social and political reality, to "bring social conscience to the masses" by utilizing this traditionally manipulative and alienating mass medium. The film narrates, in a tragicomic tone, the itinerary followed by Gualberto Rodriguez in his efforts to produce his 'revolutionary' photo-novel: the story of a peasant that migrates to the city, becomes a blue-collar worker, tries to establish a union, and ends up falling in love with the factory owner's daughter. The 'revolutionary' ends up being used, manipulated, and his project fails completely.

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