Direction: Emilio Fernández

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Emilio Fernández. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


7.3

119 votes

Enamorada

1946 · Movie · 93 min. · Mexico

Direction Emilio Fernández

Cast María Félix · Pedro Armendáriz · Fernando Fernández · José Morcillo

Synopsis Enamorada (1946) is set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution, where a charismatic guerrilla general, played by Armando Armendáriz, and his soldiers seize control of the conservative town of Cholula, situated near Mexico City. As the revolutionaries exploit the...

7.2

285 votes

7.2

285 votes

La rebelión de los colgados

1954 · Movie · 85 min. · Mexico

Direction Alfredo B. Crevenna · Emilio Fernández

Cast Pedro Armendáriz · Ariadne Welter · Carlos López Moctezuma · Luis Aceves Castañeda

Synopsis La rebelión de los colgados (1954) follows a band of semi-slave laborers who rise up against the horrendous work conditions in a logging camp nestled deep within the Mexican jungle.

7.0

58 votes

7.0

58 votes

6.8

62 votes

Hidden River

1948 · Movie · 110 min. · Mexico

Direction Emilio Fernández

Cast María Félix · Carlos López Moctezuma · Fernando Fernández · Agustín Isunza

Synopsis Hidden River (1948) follows the journey of Rosaura Salazar, a dedicated young educator summoned by the Mexican President to bring education to the impoverished residents of the isolated town of Rio Escondido. Despite her own health challenges, including a heart...

6.8

85 votes

6.8

85 votes

The Abandoned

1945 · Movie · 103 min. · Mexico

Direction Emilio Fernández

Cast Dolores del Rio · Pedro Armendáriz · Víctor Junco · Paco Fuentes

Synopsis The Abandoned (1945) follows the journey of a young woman who, after being left by her unfaithful fiancé, must navigate the challenges of raising her son alone in the tumultuous early 20th century Mexico. Facing societal stigma and economic hardships,...

6.8

67 votes

6.8

67 votes

Salón México

1949 · Movie · 95 min. · Mexico

Direction Emilio Fernández

Cast Marga López · Miguel Inclán · Rodolfo Acosta · Roberto Cañedo

Synopsis Salón México (1949) unfolds in the vibrant yet challenging world of a renowned cabaret in Mexico City, where ficheras, or women who engage with clients for dancing and often more, ply their trade. This celebrated melodrama by Fernández centers around...

6.8

140 votes

6.8

140 votes

6.6

79 votes

6.4

33 votes

6.3

43 votes

6.0

87 votes

5.7

37 votes

We Two

1954 · Movie · 85 min. · Spain

Not rated

Not rated