Recodo de purgatorio (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1975, Recodo de purgatorio is a notable film directed by José Estrada, running about 48 minutes.
What it’s about. An unnamed man goes to a hotel to commit suicide with pills while listening to songs by Marlene Dietrich. But that act that seems to trigger the mere memory of places and experiences before dying, suddenly merges with other characters and dramatic experiences, which give life to a limit work, of desperate, almost intolerable courage, obstinate in dismantling all institutional discourses of the history of Mexico, without ceasing to use extraordinarily all possible cinematographic resources.
Who’s in it. Recodo de purgatorio stars Juan Barrón, Armando Coria, Eugenia Dolores and José Estrada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Recodo de purgatorio has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Recodo de purgatorio page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Recodo de purgatorio (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Recodo de purgatorio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Recodo de purgatorio worth watching?
- Recodo de purgatorio holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Recodo de purgatorio?
- Recodo de purgatorio stars Juan Barrón, Armando Coria, Eugenia Dolores, José Estrada and Tamara Garina.