No te engañes corazón
No te engañes corazón (released in English as Don't Fool Yourself Dear) is the first full-feature film of Cantinflas after becoming a star of the carpa circuit (folk theater). It was also one of the earliest films of Sara García and Carlos Orellana and the first where they share the screen. Don Boni (Orellana) is diagnosed with a deadly disease and decides to spend his last days doing good deeds. He leaves his wife and decides to help people. He then gets drunk and wakes up with a winning lottery ticket and realizes that the doctor who diagnosed him has been sent to prison for fraud.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Elena faces societal pressures and her own desires as she navigates a complex romantic entanglement. Her choices are influenced by her family's expectations and the prevailing social norms of the era. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness against a backdrop of personal and familial conflict.
Critical Reception
This Argentine film from the late 1930s is considered a significant melodrama of its time, often praised for its emotional depth and strong performances, particularly from its lead actresses. It reflected the popular dramatic and romantic sensibilities of Argentine cinema during that period.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its emotional storytelling and effective melodrama.
- Noted for strong performances by the lead cast.
- A representative example of Argentine dramatic cinema from the 1930s.
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Fun Fact
Paulina Singerman, who starred in the film, was a prominent figure in Argentine theater and cinema, often playing strong, maternal, or matriarchal roles.
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