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Mexican Cinema of the 80s Trivia Quiz

I'll give you some info on the film, you give me its title. (I've translated titles when there was no English title available).

A multiple-choice quiz by sorais. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
sorais

Time
7 mins

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Multiple Choice

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217,247

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. Tr�nsito P�rez is a peasant who arrives in the big city, in an effort to overcome poverty, but instead finds himself trapped in chaos and suffering. Higly underestimated by the critics, this film is considered a classic, and is perhaps one of the best performances by actor H�ctor Su�rez. Hint

"Lagunilla, mi Barrio" ("Lagunilla, My Neighborhood")

"Picard�a Mexicana" ("Mexican Mischief")

"El H�roe Desconocido" ("The Unknown Hero")

"El Mil Usos" ("The Multi-Tasker")

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Question 2 of 10

2. This movie, produced in 1983, tells the story of a very famous Mexican, woman painter who lies on her death bed while she recalls her life. Through her mind flash the main characters, and most provocative situations of her very tormented existence. Hint

"Los Motivos de Luz" ("Luz's Motives")

"Frida, Naturaleza Viva" ("Frida, Live Nature")

"De Noche Vienes Esmeralda" ("Esmeralda Comes by Night")

"Gertrudis Bocanegra"

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Question 3 of 10

3. This movie, released in 1984 and directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, tells the story of Rodolfo, who keeps a secret romance with Ram�n while his mother pressures him to marry. Hint

"Casa que Arde de Noche" ("The House that Burns at Night")

"Amor a la Vuelta de la Esquina" ("Love Around the Corner")

"Do�a Herlinda y su Hijo" ("Do�a Herlinda and Her Son")

"Don Hermenegildo y Joaquina" ("Don Hermenegildo and Joaquina")

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Question 4 of 10

4. Rodrigo is a boxer with a good future. He gets involved in drug trafficking, and runs away after murdering a mafia lord. This story is directed by Jos� Luis Garc�a Agraz and stars Gonzalo Vega and Blanca Guerra. Hint

"Nocaut" ("Knock-Out")

"Los Confines" ("The Confines")

"El Narcotraficante" ("The Drug-Dealer")

"Mentiras Piadosas" ("Love Lies")

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Question 5 of 10

5. This 1989 movie is notable for its use of still camera. Directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, it narrates the secret and most private moments of a family. Starring Gabriela Roel, Emilio Echevarr�a, �lvaro Guerrero and Mar�a Rojo. Hint

"Intimidades de un Cuarto de Ba�o" ("Bathroom Intimacy")

"La Pasi�n seg�n Berenice" ("The Passion of Berenice")

"La Tarea" ("Homework, or How Pornography Saved the Split Family from Boredom and Improved their Financial Situation")

"Amor Libre" ("Free Love")

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Question 6 of 10

6. This is a crude narration of the student's revolt in M�xico City on October 2nd, 1968. A family is trapped in its apartment while the massacre, and perhaps most awful political repression in Mexican History, is taking place in the plaza. Hint

"Los Confines" ("The Confines")

"Rojo Amanecer" ("Red Dawn")

"D�a de Difuntos" ("Day of the Dead")

"Contrabando y Traici�n" ("Smuggling and Betrayal")

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Question 7 of 10

7. A poor woman is in prison, accused of murdering her children in cold blood. her lawyer tries to help this illiterate and poor woman, while the husband and mother-in-law claim she's guilty. Based on a true and shocking story, this film portrays a world where poverty is a reality we cannot forget. Hint

"La Rebeli�n de los Colgados" ("Rebellion of the Hanged")

"Los Motivos de Luz" ("Luz's Motives")

"El Tres de Copas" ("Three of Cups")

"Mentiras Piadosas" ("Love Lies")

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Question 8 of 10

8. This cheesy film follows the adventures of an audacious female truck driver. Directed by Ra�l Fern�ndez in 1983, the film gave its main actress immortality and fame beyond belief. Hint

"Camelia la Texana" ("Camelia the Texan")

"Fuego Negro" ("Black Fire")

"Juana la Cubana" ("Juana the Cuban")

"Lola la Trailera" ("Lola the Truck Driving Woman")

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Question 9 of 10

9. Based on some of Mexican writer Juan Rulfo's stories ("Pedro P�ramo", "Talpa", "Diles que no me Maten"), director Mitl Valdez builds a magical vision through the characters created by this writer.
In this production, Juan Preciado (from "Pedro P�ramo") meets the incestuous brother and sister from "Talpa", while the "Diles que no me maten" character Juvencio Nava, runs away frOm several men, because he has killed Colonel Terrones. Hint

"Los Confines" ("The Confines")

"Los Vuelcos del Coraz�n" ("Jolts to the Heart")

"Bajo California" ("Under California: The Limit of Time")

"Como Agua para Chocolate" ("Like Water for Chocolate")

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Question 10 of 10

10. This is the story of a woman who struggles to survive and provide for her little girl. She sells clothing in a popular market and tries to reconcile her dreams of independence with her love life. Produced in 1989, it is one of the least known works of director Mar�a Novaro. Hint

"Lola"

"El Jard�n del Ed�n" ("The Garden of Eden")

"Sin Dejar Huella" ("Leaving no Trace")

"Querida Carmen" ("Dear Carmen")

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: "El Mil Usos" ("The Multi-Tasker")

This film is directed by Roberto Rivera (1981), and stars H�ctor Su�rez, Rafael Incl�n, Alberto Rojas and Isabela Corona. H�ctor Su�rez is the father of TV actor H�ctor Su�rez Gom�s.

Answer: "Frida, Naturaleza Viva" ("Frida, Live Nature")

The film stars Ofelia Medina and is directed by Paul Leduc, who were both awarded with corresponding Arieles (the Mexican equivalent of Oscars).

3. This movie, released in 1984 and directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, tells the story of Rodolfo, who keeps a secret romance with Ram�n while his mother pressures him to marry.

Answer: "Do�a Herlinda y su Hijo" ("Do�a Herlinda and Her Son")

The script for this movie was nominated for an Ariel in 1985, but was defeated by Paul Leduc's "Frida, Live Nature". However, the film is considered by the critics among the best Mexican films of all times.

Answer: "Nocaut" ("Knock-Out")

The film was released in 1984. Later on, Gonzalo Vega and Blanca Guerra would become regular and very well respected faces in Mexican TV.

Answer: "Intimidades de un Cuarto de Ba�o" ("Bathroom Intimacy")

"Bathroom Intimacy" was among twelve films selected in 1991 to participate IN the Berlin Film Festival, in a special retrospective screening dedicated to the New Mexican Cinema.
All four titles were directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo: ("Homework, or How Pornography Saved the Split Family from Boredom and Improved their Financial Situation" in 1990; "Free Love" in 1978; "The Passion of Berenice" in 1975).

Answer: "Rojo Amanecer" ("Red Dawn")

Directed by Jorge Fons in 1989, this film won the Golden Ariel for Best Picture, as well as eight Silver Arieles in different categories. The film stars H�ctor Bonilla, Mar�a Rojo, Demi�n Bichir, Marta Aura, Bruno Bichir and Eduardo Palomo.

Answer: "Los Motivos de Luz" ("Luz's Motives")

This 1985 film, directed by Felipe Cazals, won both Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress Ariel Awards for Patricia Reyes Sp�ndola and Ana Ofelia Murgu�a. It also won the Silver Seashell Award for Cazals in the prestigious San Sebasti�n International Film Festival.

8. This cheesy film follows the adventures of an audacious female truck driver. Directed by Ra�l Fern�ndez in 1983, the film gave its main actress immortality and fame beyond belief.

Answer: "Lola la Trailera" ("Lola the Truck Driving Woman")

Rosa Gloria Chagoy�n, the main actress in the film, became a cult figure with her "Lola la Trailera" character. She continued to perform in these type of low budget films up until the mid-1990s.

9. Based on some of Mexican writer Juan Rulfo's stories ("Pedro P�ramo", "Talpa", "Diles que no me Maten"), director Mitl Valdez builds a magical vision through the characters created by this writer. In this production, Juan Preciado (from "Pedro P�ramo") meets the incestuous brother and sister from "Talpa", while the "Diles que no me maten" character Juvencio Nava, runs away frOm several men, because he has killed Colonel Terrones.

Answer: "Los Confines" ("The Confines")

"The Confines" was a 1987 production. "Like Water for Chocolate" was directed by Alfonso Arau in 1992; "Under California" is the 1998 work of Carlos Bolado and "Jolts to the Heart" is Mitl Valdez's 1994 film.

Answer: "Lola"

"Lola" stars Leticia Huijara, Martha Navarro and Roberto Sosa. Maria Novaro is best known for her film "Danz�n" in which she also portrays a powerful female character.

Source: Author sorais

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