196 years after his execution, Generalísimo José María Morelos y Pavón has returned to Oaxaca. Filming is underway on the film tentatively titled “Morelos,” chronicling the last three years of the life of one of Mexico’s most revered heroes
Costumes hang ready for quick costume changes.
Mexican independence fighter extras await the Spanish language equivalent of ACTION!
Serious cameras are ready to film the action.
Horses and their riders have taken over the surrounding streets.
Like all movie sets, it’s, hurry-up and wait!
Muy guapo, is all I can say! The horses… the horses…
You can lead a horse to water…
The set designer has taken Constitución back two hundred years…
The newly paved cobblestone street and sidewalks have been covered in dirt and buildings and even trees have been aged.
Though the film covers a time in the life of Morelos that is distinguished more by politics than military action, “dead bodies” line Constitución.
“Morelos” is directed by Antonio Serrano and stars Dagoberto Gama, in the title roll. Filming is also scheduled to take place in Veracruz, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Hidalgo, Morelia (named for Morelos), and Mexico City. It is produced by Luis Urquiza and los Estudios Churubusco, with support from Conaculta, Imcine, and the governments of the states.
I imagine it’s release will be a major event… can’t wait!
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How long are they in Oaxaca to film? I am wondering if I will see them when I return December 1.
Also, it looks like I need a book on Morelos to enlighten myself.
Joan
From what I hear, today was the last day of filming in Oaxaca. They are supposed to now be heading to Mexico City. Yep, I’m going to do more reading before the movie comes out, too.
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