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The Road of Life

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Original title

El camino de la vida

Year

1956

Running time

96 min.

Country

Mexico

Director

Alfonso Corona Blake

Screenwriter

Eduardo Landeta, Matilde Landeta

Cast

Music

Gustavo César Carrión

Cinematography

José Ortiz Ramos (B&W)

Producer

Cinematografica Latino Americana S.A. (C.L.A.S.A.)

Genre

Drama | Childhood

Synopsis

Filmed almost entirely on location, the story focuses in on three young boys who, arrested by the authorities, await sentencing in Mexico City's Juvenile Court. One boy has killed his stepfather to protect his mother; the second boy has been goaded into blinding his chief tormentor; and the third resorts to stealing to support his family.

Awards: 1956: Berlin Film Festival: Honorable Mention, OCIC Award (Honorable Mention)

1956: Ariel Awards: 4 Awards including Best Movie and Best Director. 9 Nominations

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The Road of Life

1956

Alfonso Corona Blake