But years ago on the way to Puebla, the bus driver put in an old black and white movie.
Even with my rough Spanish at the time I found it interesting and funny. I asked the person next to me about it and they said it was a satire about
the Mexican Government, and a comedy. I think about the corruption of the PRI at the time.
I think it fairly famous (semi -underground) in Mexico; but, forgotten with the younger generation.
I found the movie called "Herod's Law" or "La ley de Herodes" but it was produce in 1999 and not available now. (hhmmm.. jaja) Is it or was it a
remake of the older movie or am I completely off here?
Any insight would be appreciated.DENNIS - 3-16-2009 at 09:44 PM
No idea.Loretana - 3-16-2009 at 09:55 PM
Mango Thank you for mentioning this film!!
"I found the movie called "Herod's Law" or "La ley de Herodes" .....
This is one of the best and most insightful movies ever made in Mexico!!
Director Luis Estrada had the cojo..es to stick it to the PRI in 1999 when he wrote and directed "La Ley de Herodes".....
My radical friends in Oaxaca say it helped bring about the fall of the ruling party in the 2000 election.
The film is a must see for any expat who lives in Mexico. IMHO.
[Edited on 3-17-2009 by Loretana]Mango - 3-16-2009 at 11:00 PM
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Originally posted by Loretana
This is one of the best and most insightful movies ever made in Mexico!!
I kinda had that impression when I saw it on the bus ride to Peubla, it was almost like the bus driver was telling me... "See, We know we are F-ed
up... everyone here knows its.. and.. welcome to the club!
I was told it was a classic. yet also shunned.Oso - 3-17-2009 at 08:26 AM
"La Ley de Herodes...o te chingues o te jodes". Remade in color a couple of years ago.
