
Mi mujer no es mía
1951

Representation Score
Limited
1953
Director
Fernando Soler
Runtime
90 minutes
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El gran mentiroso is a character study of domestic deception that reinforces the traditionalist frameworks of 1950s Mexican cinema. The narrative structure prioritizes maintaining a respectable public image and the stability of the conventional family unit. The film's momentum is driven by a male protagonist, placing women in reactive roles. While it captures a specific cultural moment, it lacks intentional disruption of systemic norms or the inclusion of diverse identities.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on heterosexual relationships and family dynamics, without including any queer narratives or non-cisgender identities.
The story centers on a male protagonist whose actions drive the plot. Female characters, such as the wife and daughter, primarily react to his lies.
As a Mexican production, the film reflects its specific cultural landscape. However, it does not explicitly challenge racial hierarchies.
The plot emphasizes the preservation of traditional social respectability and the sanctity of the family unit, reflecting mid-century values.
There are no visible or implied disabilities among the characters or in the narrative.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A respectable, married gent has made up a passel of stories to cover for his fifteen years of frequent pleasure trips to the city. One weekend, one of his city friends meets his daughter in her home town and all his lies and cover stories start unraveling.

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