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Fisherman Quino and his wife Juana are very poor and desperate because the town's foreign doctor refuses to treat their son Coyotito, who has been bitten by a scorpion. When Quino unexpectedly finds a magnificent pearl in the sea, Juana senses that the discovery will only bring them misfortune and tries to convince her husband to return it to the sea.
In a small Mexican fishing village, Kino, a poor pearl diver, and his wife Juana live a simple life with their infant son, Coyotito. Their lives are shattered when Coyotito is stung by a scorpion. Desperate for money to afford a doctor, Kino dives for pearls and discovers an enormous, perfect pearl, hailed as 'the pearl of the world'. However, this immense fortune brings not joy, but greed, envy, and violence, ultimately leading to tragedy.
Emilio Fernández's 'The Pearl' is a visually stunning and powerful adaptation of John Steinbeck's novella. Praised for its striking cinematography and intense dramatic performances, the film is often considered a masterpiece of Mexican cinema. While its allegorical themes and tragic narrative are widely admired, some find its portrayal of poverty and the corrupting influence of wealth to be stark and uncompromising.
Visually breathtaking with a stark, unforgettable beauty.
A powerful and tragic allegory about greed and the destructive nature of wealth.
Features strong performances, particularly from Pedro Armendáriz.
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Won the Golden Seashell at the San Sebastián International Film Festival. Nominated for the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.
The film was shot on location in the coastal village of Mulegé in Baja California Sur, Mexico, and its stunning natural beauty is a significant element of its cinematic impact.
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This is a story that old men tell to children. They aren't sure where it happened or when. The Pearl is directed by Emilio Fernández and John Steinbeck co-adapts his own novella of the same name with Fernández and Jack Wagner. It stars P...