Danzón is a 1991 Mexican drama film directed by María Novaro. It follows the story of Julia, a telephone switchboard operator whose main joy is Danzón dancing.
Plot Julia (María Rojo) is a switchboard operator in Mexico City who lives for her job, her daughter and danzón. She is a strict and expert danzón dancer.
In the last six years, Julia has danced with Carmelo (Daniel Rergis), a tall and silent man, in the Salón Colonia every Wednesday. However, they barely have spoken to each other off the dance floor. One night, Carmelo disappears without a trace. Julia realized how important he became in her life. Lonely and sad, Julia takes a train to Veracruz, where she knows Carmelo has a brother. That trip changes her life, becoming a journey of self-discovering.
Awards +AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipientsResultRefsGolden Ariel27 April 1992Best PictureMaría NovaroNominatedSilver ArielBest DirectorMaría NovaroNominatedBest Music ThemeErando GonzálezNominatedGold Hugo1991Best FeatureMaría NovaroNominatedFilm Independent Spirit Awards27 March 1993Best Foreign FilmMaría NovaroNominatedACE AwardBest FilmWonBest ActressMaría RojoWonBest Supporting ActorTito VasconcelosWonBest Supporting ActressCarmen SalinasWonBest DirectorMaría NovaroWonValladolid International FilmBest ActressMaría RojoWon
Cast María Rojo as Julia Solórzano Carmen Salinas as Doña Tí
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