Based on The Pearl by John Steinbeck, who also assisted with the cinematography, this stunning film portrays the struggles of a poor Mexican family. Set in a community in Baja, the film centers around the family's efforts to survive and save their baby by diving for pearls. A disturbing vision of poverty and racism, and a visual masterpiece, due to the direction of Emilio Fernandez and the photography of Gabriel Figueroa.
Type: Feature FilmLength: 77 minutes
Year: 1948
Audio Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English
Themes: Classic, Drama, Indigenous Peoples, Literature, Mexico
Director(s): Emilio Fernandez
