México lindo y querido

México lindo y querido

1961 · 90 min · ★ 6.0 · Music

Tourist's eye overview of some highlights of Mexican history and folk culture, all expressed through interpretive dance.

Directed by Julio Bracho · Written by Alfonso Patiño Gómez

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