Dance of the 41
Original Title
El Baile de los 41- Director: David Pablos
- Writer: Monika Revilla
- Producer: Pablo Cruz; Marta Núñez Puerto; Arturo Sampson
CGiii Comment
Based on the Ball of the Forty-One which was a society scandal in early 20th-century Mexico. The incident revolved around an illegal police raid carried out in November 1901 in a private home in Mexico City. The scandal revolved around that that of the group of men who attended, 19 were dressed in 'feminine' clothing. Despite the government's efforts to hush the incident up, the press was keen to report the incident, since the participants belonged to the upper echelons of society (including the son-in-law of the incumbent President of Mexico). This scandal was unique in that it was the first time homosexuality was openly spoken about in the Mexican media and had a lasting impact on Mexican culture.
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Cast & Characters
Alfonso Herrera as Ignacio de la Torre
Emiliano Zurita as Evaristo Rivas
Fernando Becerril as Porfirio Díaz
Mabel Cadena as Amada Díaz
Paulina Álvarez Muñoz as Luz Díaz