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Divine
1998
Arturo Ripstein
1998·
Mexico,
Spain,
Argentina
Award tierBronze
"La Nueva Jerusalem" is a small community of believers lead by Papá Basilio (Rabal) and Mamá Dorita (Jurado). They're waiting for the second coming of Christ, so they've abandoned the world, searching for a new spiritual life. Mamá Dorita sees in young Tomasa (Gurrola) the signals of the chosen one. The young girl will be the new leader in "La Nueva Jerusalem".
Cast
Katy Jurado·Francisco Rabal·Edwarda Gurrola·Carolina Papaleo
Producers
Laura Imperiale·Alfredo Ripstein Jr.·Jorge Sánchez
Languages
Major Awards
0 wins · 2 nominations
Nominations (2)
Best Picture
Ariel Awards, Mexico (1999)
Best Picture (Mejor Película)
Critics' Awards
Cannes Film Festival (1998)
Un Certain Regard Award
Arturo Ripstein