Mística (1971 film)
| Mística | |
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| Directed by | Luis De León |
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| Production location(s) | San Antonio, Texas |
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| Original network | NBC |
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Mìstica is a 1971 made-for-television dark comedy musical film based on the 1952 musical by lyricist-composer Pablo Rodríguez and choreographer Paula Delosreyes and 1954 film by François Garza. it features Mel Winkler, Paula Carrera, Martina Hernández, Hugo Acevedo, Salli Rivera and Lucas Landron. It first aired on October 29, 1971 on the NBC television network.
Plot[edit]
Ofrenda[edit]
In 1929, A village gathers and sets the tone of solemnity, generosity, and respect for their lost loved ones.
Chinantla[edit]
In New Year’s Day 1930, This fusion piece pays tribute to a rural Pueblan village that lost a disproportionate number of immigrants to Great Depression who lived in Brooklyn, NY.
Dios Nunca Muere (A mis Padres)[edit]
In Valentine’s Day 1933, We take a moment to remember our lost loved ones who enlightened our lives. We learn to accept the process of their transition while honoring, in life, the lessons and love they left behind.
La Bruja[edit]
In Halloween 1933, We are taken on a journey through Nepantla, as our protagonist falls under a spell set by our mystical Venado. He visits a long lost love, La Bruja, whose soul continues to haunt his every dream.
Diablos (Spirit guides)[edit]
In New Year’s Day 1935, Diablos is a fusion of three cultures: African, Spanish, and Indigenous. The Diablos, led by the Tenango and his wife, the Minga, call the souls of their loved ones in a peculiar manner to reunite with them in dance. They are rebellious guardians of the dead, and they represent the afro-mexican population from the Guerrero and Oaxaca coast.
La Martiniana[edit]
In April 1935, A woman bound to the physical world must learn to accept and embrace her departure. Only then will her soul be set free.
Las Pascolas y El Venado[edit]
Before Valentine’s Day, 1953, The Danza de Pascolas originates from a ceremonial dance performed by the Yaqui people of the state of Sonora, Mexico - traditionally a father and son. It is paired with the Danza del Venado (the Deer Dance). The Venado represents the good on Earth, or life itself. And the Pascolas represent the bad, the irreverent beings who try to steer the Venado from its righteous path. The Pascolas and Venado go into a trance and they enter a "dream world" where obtain the gift of dance and transformation.
Venado Mictlan[edit]
In Valentine’s Day 1953, We follow our Venado in its transition into the afterlife, as they transform in body, spirit, and dance.
Angelitos[edit]
In October 1953, The little angels, or cherubs, are innocent souls from the afterlife that spend eternity without worry or responsibility. They dance around demonstrating their eternal happiness and joy. Día de los Angelitos takes place the day before the big events of Dia de Muertos because it’s said the spirits of the children are so eager to come back to the land of the living, that they run ahead of the adults, who arrive a night later.
Catrina Ball[edit]
In October 1953, Following the little angles are our Catrinas and their beaus. A mischievous and flirtatious Catrina wanders the afterlife, solo, searching for the love of her after-life. She leurers the men with spells and trickery.
Danza De Los Viejitos (Dance Of The Little Old Men)[edit]
From Michoacán in October 1953, México, Danza De Los Viejitos is a ceremonial dance performed by the Old Gods. They dance with great agility and strength towards the four cardinal points to bring good harvest and a prosperous life to their people.
Palo Congo[edit]
In New Year’s Day, 1954, Palo came to Cuba from Congo, Africa (Bantu religion). It is a bridge between the unborn, the living, and the dead - the dance represents spiritual communication with our ancestors.
El Zapateado Veracruzano[edit]
In Day of the Dead 1954, This dance is part of the son jarocho that originates from Veracruz, Mexico. It is performed during different celebrations or fandangos, where everyone joins and demonstrates their skilled footwork on raised platforms and women use their skirts to imitate the ocean waves. ¡Los muertos bailan!
Cast[edit]
- Mel Winkler as Mario Morales
- Paula Carrera as Maria Morales
- Martina Hernández as Molly Morales
- Hugo Acevedo as Victor Gonzalez
- Salli Rivera as Victoria Gonzalez
- Lucas Landron as Vincenzo Gonzalez
Synopsis of Filming in the early-1971[edit]
- Ofrenda - February 1, 1971
- Chinantla - February 1, 1971
- Dios Nunca Muere (A mis Padres) - February 3, 1971
- La Bruja - February 4, 1971
- Diablos (Spirit guides) - February 5, 1971
- La Martiniana - February 7, 1971
- Las Pascolas y El Venado - March 5, 1971
- Venado Mictlan - March 5, 1971
- Angelitos - March 23, 1971
- Catrina Ball - March 23, 1971
- Danza De Los Viejitos (Dance Of The Little Old Men) - March 24, 1971
- Palo Congo - April 10, 1971
- El Zapateado Veracruzano - April 14, 1971
