Question 1

What production challenge forced a key scene to be filmed only once?

Accepted Answer

The famous scene with the mannequin being cremated was filmed only once because they couldn't afford another mannequin during Mexico's economic crisis.

Question 2

Why did Luis Buñuel and Rodolfo Usigli part ways during screenplay development?

Accepted Answer

They worked together for under 2 weeks but parted because Usigli wanted no changes to his novel while Buñuel wasn't interested in some elements and would drop them.

Question 3

What is Archibaldo de la Cruz's bizarre ambition in the film?

Accepted Answer

He has an overwhelming ambition to be a renowned serial killer of women and will stop at nothing to achieve it, though not everything goes according to plan.

Question 4

Which international film festivals has this movie been featured at?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Venice Film Festival in 2019 and the Locarno International Film Festival in 1960.

Question 5

Who plays the main character Archibaldo de la Cruz?

Accepted Answer

Ernesto Alonso portrays the character Archibaldo de la Cruz.

Loved this film?

Share with others

Loved this film?

Share with others

The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz

Customers also watched