Tierra brava
Tierra brava

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Tierra brava

1938
Movie
90 min
English

Financier threatens to foreclose on a cigar-factory's mortgage, but a secret benefactor pays off the owner's debt and saves the day.

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Director: Edmundo G. ValenzuelaGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman from a rural background finds herself entangled in a tumultuous romantic relationship amidst societal pressures and personal desires. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the clash between tradition and modernity in a dramatic narrative. Her choices have significant consequences on her life and the lives of those around her.

Critical Reception

As a film from 1938, specific critical reception data and widespread audience reviews are not readily available in modern databases. However, films of this era often aimed to reflect societal norms and dramatic storytelling popular at the time, and were generally received based on their adherence to these conventions and the emotional impact of their narratives.

What Reviewers Say

  • Early cinema often focused on strong melodramatic elements.

  • Romance and social themes were common for the period.

  • Acting performances were judged on their ability to convey deep emotion.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age.

Fun Fact

As one of the earlier films from Argentinian cinema, 'Tierra brava' represents a period where the industry was developing its distinct voice and narrative styles, often drawing from literary and theatrical traditions prevalent in South America.

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