Film
The Holy Inquisition
1974Directed by Arturo Ripstein
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- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
About The Holy Inquisition
- Drama
- History
Synopsis
A plague is spreading through 16th century Mexico, and the Inquisition of the Roman Catholic Church is rooting out Jews, for they are believed to be its cause. At his father's funeral, a monk observes his family practicing Jewish burial rite, and he reports them, leading to devastating consequences for the whole family.
- Director
- Arturo Ripstein
- Writers
- José Emilio Pacheco
- Arturo Ripstein
- Original title
- El santo oficio
