Summaries

A mechanic takes his family to a car race and a series of events occur which brings problems, betrayals, violence and the unexpected death of an elderly person.

Love, food, sex, and death swirl and mix together into an explosive cocktail when a mechanic (Fábregas) takes his family (including old granny Sara Garcia) to attend a car race. The innocent picnic becomes an exciting feast, but then the old granny dies.—Maximiliano Maza <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • death
  • dark comedy
  • car
  • brief female nudity
  • picnic
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date Dec 27, 1972
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-PG
Countries of origin Mexico
Language Spanish
Filming locations Mexico
Production companies Producciones Escorpión

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 45m
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

It is an interesting approach to the enmeshed Mexican family, usually consisting of three generations, with the double values where men can do anything and women must be faithfull. We can also see the paramount importance of the mother in Mexican culture portrayed by the famous actress of the Golden Yeras of mexican Films Sara García. It is a satire than can be seen as an exageration, performances are intense and faithfull to the interactions among Mexican males with some drinks....

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