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María Félix: A Mexican Film Star and her Legacy
By (author) Niamh Thornton
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MarÃa Félix (1914-2002) left her mark on Mexican and European film as well as fashion, art and jewellery design. Cartier created one-of-a-kind pieces; Leonora Carrington and Diego Rivera painted portraits; Carlos Fuentes wrote a play; AgustÃn Lara, a bestselling song. But she was nobody's muse. Did Félix really bring baby crocodiles to the Cartier boutique to request lifelike copies in a necklace? The story may be apocryphal, but it perfectly encapsulates her powerful, independent and unconventional persona. This book first examines Félix's life and work, reviewing her films and acting style and considering what they say about gender norms and a woman's place on screen. It then turns to her role as curator and benefactor, exploring how art, literature and song sustained her image. It concludes by exploring the persistent interest in her life story and evaluating her significance for contemporary audiences.
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Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Published date | 3 Feb 2026
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 294
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 666g
ISBN | 978-1-8556-6423-4
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BISAC | performing arts / film & video / history & criticism
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