A simple melodramatic film by Bunuel's standards. Ironic. Socialistic. The bad guys and bad girls are the rich ones. Very little religion at play here, except that marriage is sacred for the good woman, Meche. The losers and the stupid ones in this film are the poor sections of the society.. The bad men who are born rich have secretly exploited the poor women in society.
The film is remarkable for Katy Jurado,who plays the "bad,' rich, sexually deprived woman Paloma, who is infuriated when scorned by her secret lover. i consider her a great actress, rarely discussed.
The last ironical shot is of a silent black hen looking at the widowed loser played by Ms Jurado.
The film is remarkable for Katy Jurado,who plays the "bad,' rich, sexually deprived woman Paloma, who is infuriated when scorned by her secret lover. i consider her a great actress, rarely discussed.
The last ironical shot is of a silent black hen looking at the widowed loser played by Ms Jurado.