Mujer de cabaret
Mujer de cabaret

Mujer de cabaret

1991Movie90 minSpanish

Alicia Conde is famous and successful cabaret singer is going to marry Octavio and quit her career. But this Octavio turns to be a gambler and in a few months he loses all family's fortune. Alicia decided to come back to that cabaret and sing again. The cabaret owner Don Lalo wants her to be his love and his girlfriend Elena finds out about it. She kills him and makes people and police think that Alicia is guilty for this murder. Being imprisoned Alicia must find a prove that she's innocent. And the only prove is a VHS with the record of that murder which was stolen from Elena by her ex-lover. Alicia goes through beatings, humiliation, takes drugs and finally faces with Elena and her ex-lover to get the prove of her innocence...

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Director: Andrés BurgosGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman dreams of a better life, escaping her difficult circumstances by working in a cabaret. She navigates the complexities of her new environment, facing exploitation and the harsh realities of survival while holding onto her aspirations. The film explores themes of desire, desperation, and the search for dignity in a challenging world.

Critical Reception

Mujer de cabaret received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics pointing to its melodramatic plot and inconsistent pacing. While some acknowledged the performances of the lead actors, the film was generally considered a forgettable entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable and overly dramatic storyline.
  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors struggling to elevate the material.
  • Lacks significant artistic merit or memorable moments.

Google audience: Audience reception for Mujer de cabaret is largely non-existent due to its limited release and niche appeal. There is no significant data available to summarize Google user opinions.

Fun Fact

The film was produced with a very low budget, which is often cited as a reason for its raw aesthetic and limited production values.

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