El baile de San Juan

It is the final decade of the 18th century in New Spain. We are in Mexico City, inhabited by local adventurers, native inhabitants and Europeans of every kind. In these surroundings, our characters, Jerónimo Marani, court choreographer, Giovanni, his mestizo son, and Victoria, the daughter of the most prominent family in the city, who is in love with Giovanni, live a life of love and aversion, court intrigue and popular grievances, Viceregal dogmas and dreams of freedom. Mexico´s war of independence is only a few years in the future.

120min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.7/10

Cast

José María de Tavira profile pictureJosé María de TaviraPedro Giovanni Marani Tepochteca
Cassandra Ciangherotti profile pictureCassandra CiangherottiVictoria de la Villa
Jean-Michel Noirey profile pictureJean-Michel NoireyViceroy's Counselor
Pedro Armendáriz Jr. profile picturePedro Armendáriz Jr.Marqués de la Villa

About El baile de San Juan

El baile de San Juan Overview

It is the final decade of the 18th century in New Spain. We are in Mexico City, inhabited by local adventurers, native inhabitants and Europeans of every kind. In these surroundings, our characters, Jerónimo Marani, court choreographer, Giovanni, his mestizo son, and Victoria, the daughter of the most prominent family in the city, who is in love with Giovanni, live a life of love and aversion, court intrigue and popular grievances, Viceregal dogmas and dreams of freedom. Mexico´s war of independence is only a few years in the future.

Runtime: 120min

Extra details

Original Title: El baile de San Juan
Original Language: Spanish; Castilian
Directed By: Francisco Athié