Although almost all the films in which he participated Pedro Infante They became great classics of cinema in Mexico, some of their co-stars used to give an even greater touch to the box office success and criticism on an intentional level. Just as it happened in Tizoc: Indian lovewhere the singer also became a romantic partner with the great diva of the country, the one and only Maria Felix.
In 1957 this hit from the era of the Golden Cinemaunder a plot of romance and drama that united two of the biggest stars that existed at that time in the country’s seventh art.
Although the film was recorded in Oaxacathe northern mountains of Puebla in Tenango de las Flores and parts of the Mexico Citythe dance of Tizoc and Maria Eugenia in front of a beautiful parish has become one of the most important scenes in the film.
This church It remains to this day and has been preserved almost identically to when María Félix and Pedro Infante cast it with its magnificent performance and execution of acting and dancing in a single take. It is located in the Coyoacán Mayor’s Office and the venue is also recognized for having hosted other films by the actor.
In the Mexico Cityspecifically in the neighborhood of Coyoacán, is located one of the most emblematic sites full of history in the religious sphere of the country: the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, commonly known as La Conchita.
The importance of Chapel of the Immaculate Conception It lies not only in its antiquity, whose construction was ordered by Cortés almost 500 years ago, but also in the archaeological discoveries that have come to light in its surroundings. In 2013, the remains of 150 people were discovered under the central nave, along with the aforementioned Toltec altar, dating these remains back to between 600 and 650 BC, according to the Mexico City portal.
This is added to the 167 remains from the colonial era found, showing that the place functioned as a cemetery for several decades. This discovery not only contributes to the historical and anthropological knowledge of the country, but also emphasizes the relevance of this site from pre-Hispanic times to the present.
Over the centuries, the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception has faced various vicissitudes that have marked its history. In the mid-19th century, during the Reform War, it was looted, losing many of its original ornaments.
Later, it was declared a national monument in 1932, protecting its rich history and architecture composed of tezontle and volcanic stone in a baroque style. The structure has details such as an arch and two columns on each side of the façade, two bell towers adorned with Tuscan columns and space for four bells.
The church had to be completely rebuilt by the end of the 17th century, incorporating new vaults and a lantern in the dome, notable being the omission of the atrium fence, which was removed. Despite the attacks of time and history, such as the 2017 earthquake that affected the structure, the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception It has been restored to preserve its beauty and cultural significance.
In 2013, a group of engineers and officials from the National Institute of Anthropology and History were in charge of its restoration, highlighting its not only religious but also historical and architectural importance.
Tizoc: Indian love is a 1957 Mexican film directed by Ismael Rodriguezstarring Pedro Infante in the role of Tizoc and María Félix as Maria.
The plot revolves around a tragic impossible love between an indigenous man and a woman from Creole society. Despite their love for each other, cultural and social barriers prevent their union. This film is notable for its exploration of themes of discrimination and inequality. At the ceremony of Golden Globes“Tizoc: Indian Love” received the award for Best Foreign Filmstanding out in the international arena.
