In the neon-lit Cabaret Chango, Cuban rumbera Violeta (Ninón Sevilla) attracts adoring crowds with her daring dance performances. When she rescues a baby from the garbage one night, she attracts the wrath of brutal gangster Rodolfo (Rodolfo Acosta) and is propelled into a desperate downward spiral. Violeta’s self-sacrifice attracts the potentially redemptive attention of rival club owner Santiago (Tito Junco), but the threat of tragedy is never far away.
Gritty noir meets swooning melodrama and breathtaking musical performances in this stunning showcase for Sevilla. The pairing of director Emilio Fernández and cinematographer Gabriel Figueroa is widely acclaimed, but the often overlooked contribution of frequent collaborator Gloria Schoemann also deserves credit – as the editor of over 230 films across a 40 year career, Schoemann is one of the defining artists of the Mexican Golden Age.
This film will be introduced by Leeds DIY Film Club Film Quarry.
Event information
Running Time: 1hr 30mins (not including introduction)
Certificate: 18
Content Guidance: None listed
Part of Rerun
Part of Too Much: Melodrama on Film
Select a performance
Additional information
Plan your visit
Everything you need to know prior to your visit, including access information, how to find us, parking, public transport and FAQs.
Find out more
Support Us
Our Picture House has brought cinema to Leeds for 110 years. Help safeguard its future. Your support has never been more needed or appreciated.
Find out more
FAQs
Got a question? Head to our FAQs page for more information about our venues, shows, recruitment, safety measures and so much more.
Find out more
