Philip of Jesus () is a 1949 Mexican historical drama film directed by Julio Bracho and starring Ernesto Alonso, Rita Macedo and Julio Villarreal.Agrasánchez p.82 It portrays the life of the Mexican priest Philip of Jesus who was martyred in Japan in 1597.
Cast
Reception Robert Villarreal of El Norte praised the film, calling it "beautifully shot". He said the film's costumes and set designs "meticulously craft a specific atmosphere and vividly recreate a bygone era", allowing Bracho to successfully make "one of his most visually exquisite films" as he "infuses it with ironic commentary and a touch of sensuality".
References
Bibliography Rogelio Agrasánchez. Cine Mexicano: Posters from the Golden Age, 1936-1956. Chronicle Books, 2001.
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