Cast

Claudio Brook Mario Casillas Luis Couturier Lya Engel Ramón Menéndez Rodrigo Puebla

Credits

Written by: Jaime Casillas

Plot

In the 16th century, an envoy from the pope and the king of Spain arrives in New Spain to deal with the case of Augustinian Alonso, in a state of autism by ingesting herbs given to him by the native Tlacuilo Camistli, who has been accused of sorcery.

Sinekatalog’s take

Memoriales perdidos (1985) is a Mexican drama directed by Jaime Casillas. It stars Claudio Brook, Mario Casillas and Luis Couturier. It runs 90 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Awards

• Ariel Awards 1986: Best Actor (Ariel Award for Best Actor) — Claudio Brook

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