The Cemetery of the Eagles (1939)
- Original title
- El Cementerio De Las Aguilas
- Directed by
- Luis Lezama
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- Mexico
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Rating
- 6.0 of 10 from 5 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This Mexican film is set during the Mexican-American War of the 1840s. It follows characters involved in the battles of Churubusco and Chapultepec. The story emphasizes national pride and sacrifice.
dramaticpatriotichistoricalsomberepicmelancholicvisually detailed
What happens
The Cemetery of the Eagles (Spanish: El cementerio de las águilas) is a 1939 Mexican historical war film directed by Luis Lezama and starring Jorge Negrete, Margarita Mora and José Macip. It is set during the Mexican–American War of the 1840s. The film's sets were designed by José Rodríguez Granada. The battles of Churubusco and Chapultepec are recreated for the film. It premiered on 1 September 1939, the same day as the Second World War broke out in Europe. The film's overtly patriotic theme proved very popular at the Mexican box office. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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