Midaq Alley is a 1994 Mexican film adapted from the novel by Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz, written by Vicente Leñero and directed by Jorge Fons. The film deals with complex issues such as gay and lesbian related topics, the lower-middle class of Mexico City, and the lives of many people. The story is told from three perspectives: Don Ru , the owner of a cantina where most of the men in the story gather to drink and play dominoes, Alma , the beautiful girl of the neighborhood who dreams of passion, and Susanita , the owner of the apartment complex where Alma and many of the other... characters live. The film was critically acclaimed by international critics. It earned 11 Ariel Awards, including Best Picture and more than 49 international awards and nominations. Pan's Labyrinth and El Callejón de los Milagros were named as the best Mexican films by IMDB.com and Entertainment Weekly. The lives of the inhabitants of El Callejón de los Milagros, in downtown Mexico City, are as closely knitted as the threads of a rug.
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| Release date: | 1995 |
| Directed by: | Jorge Fons |
| Runtime: | 140 Minutes |
| Producer: | Gerardo Barrera, Alfredo Ripstein |
| Editor: | Carlos Savage |
| Music by: | Lucía Álvarez |
| Cinematography: | Carlos Marcovich |
| Screenplay by: | Vicente Leñero |
| Adapted from: | Midaq Alley |