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The Kneeling Goddess (1947)

The Kneeling Goddess poster
Original title
La diosa arrodillada
Directed by
Roberto Gavaldón
Genre
drama film
Country
Mexico
Runtime
1h 39m
Rated
B-15
Rating
6.8 of 10 from 31 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A wealthy sculptor becomes obsessed with a beautiful and mysterious woman. His infatuation leads to tragic consequences for everyone around him.

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What happens

The Kneeling Goddess (Spanish: La diosa arrodillada) is a 1947 Mexican Melodrama film directed by Roberto Gavaldón and starring María Félix, Arturo de Córdova and Rosario Granados. It was shot at the Estudios Churubusco in Mexico City, with sets designed by the art director Manuel Fontanals. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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