María Félix : A Mexican Film Star and her Legacy
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Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Icons of the Luso-Hispanic World
ISBN-10
1855664232
ISBN-13
9781855664234
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Imprint
Tamesis Books
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 3rd, 2026
Print length
294 Pages
Weight
448 grams
Dimensions
23.30 x 15.70 x 2.00 cms
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María Félix (1914-2002) left her mark on Mexican and European film as well as fashion, art, and jewellery design. Cartier created one-of-a-kind pieces; Leonora Carrington and Diego Rivera painted portraits; Carlos Fuentes wrote a play; Agustín Lara, a bestselling song. But she was nobody's muse.
María Félix (1914-2002) left her mark on Mexican and European film as well as fashion, art and jewellery design. Cartier created one-of-a-kind pieces; Leonora Carrington and Diego Rivera painted portraits; Carlos Fuentes wrote a play; Agustín Lara, a bestselling song. But she was nobody''s muse.
Did Félix really bring baby crocodiles to the Cartier boutique to request lifelike copies in a necklace? The story may be apocryphal, but it perfectly encapsulates her powerful, independent and unconventional persona. This book first examines Félix''s life and work, reviewing her films and acting style and considering what they say about gender norms and a woman''s place on screen. It then turns to her role as curator and benefactor, exploring how art, literature and song sustained her image. It concludes by exploring the persistent interest in her life story and evaluating her significance for contemporary audiences.
Did Félix really bring baby crocodiles to the Cartier boutique to request lifelike copies in a necklace? The story may be apocryphal, but it perfectly encapsulates her powerful, independent and unconventional persona. This book first examines Félix''s life and work, reviewing her films and acting style and considering what they say about gender norms and a woman''s place on screen. It then turns to her role as curator and benefactor, exploring how art, literature and song sustained her image. It concludes by exploring the persistent interest in her life story and evaluating her significance for contemporary audiences.
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