Maria Candelaria

A young journalist asks an old artist about the portrait of a naked Indian woman that he has in his study. The artist tells the story of Maria Candelaria, a young Indian woman who was rejected by her own people for being the daughter of a prostitute. She is protected by a young Indian man, Lorenzo Rafael, who has fallen in love with her.

Release Date

January 20, 1944

Status

Released

Original Title

María Candelaria (Xochimilco)

Runtime

1h 42min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Spanish

Production Companies

Films Mundiales