The Place Without Limits
The Place Without Limits (1978) is a drama film, directed by Arturo Ripstein. It stars Roberto Cobo and Gonzalo Vega. The 110-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.
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What The Place Without Limits Is About
The Place Without Limits, adapted from Chilean writer José Donoso's 1966 novel of the same name, tells the story of La Manuela, a flamboyant gay character running a brothel in a small town, and her daughter La Japonesita. The film was considered daring far beyond its era for exploring the link between homophobia and homoeroticism, marking a turning point for how openly homosexuality was addressed in Mexican cinema; censorship kept it out of commercial release in Mexico until 1983. It was rescreened in a restored version in the Venice Classics section of the 75th Venice Film Festival in 2018. Who it's for: anyone curious about a landmark in Mexican cinema's open treatment of homosexuality, censored in its own country for five years. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a light, conflict free small town drama, since the film directly confronts homophobia and violence.
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What is The Place Without Limits about?
The Place Without Limits, adapted from Chilean writer José Donoso's 1966 novel of the same name, tells the story of La Manuela, a flamboyant gay character running a brothel in a small town, and her daughter La Japonesita. The film was considered daring far beyond its era for exploring the link between homophobia and homoeroticism, marking a turning point for how openly homosexuality was addressed in Mexican cinema; censorship kept it out of commercial release in Mexico until 1983.
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How long is The Place Without Limits?
The Place Without Limits runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).
When did The Place Without Limits come out?
The Place Without Limits was released in 1978.
Who directed The Place Without Limits?
The Place Without Limits was directed by Arturo Ripstein.
Who stars in The Place Without Limits?
The Place Without Limits stars Roberto Cobo, Gonzalo Vega, Ana Martín, Lucha Villa.
What is The Place Without Limits's rating?
The Place Without Limits holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.
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