Tear This Heart Out

– A young girl recounts her girlhood and eventual marriage to a general of the Mexican revolution. by ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 47 Minutes
Release Year:
2008
Original Name:
Arráncame la vida
Tear This Heart Out (2008) - Also known as Arráncame la vida

A young girl recounts her girlhood and eventual marriage to a general of the Mexican revolution. by one of the most outstanding writers of the new feminist Mexican literature, it is at once a haunting novel of one woman's life and a powerful account of post-revolutionary Mexico from a female perspective.

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Release Date:

12 Sep 2008

Language:

Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Roberto Sneider

Writer:

Ángeles Mastretta (book), Roberto Sneider (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Ana Claudia Talancón, Daniel Giménez Cacho, José María de Tavira, Mariana Peñalva

Plot:

Set in 1930's in Puebla, Mexico, a young woman finds herself in an arranged marriage to a prominent politician (Andres Ascencio). As his career progresses, she finds it more difficult to remain a loyal, loving wife.

Awards:

6 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

Distrimax

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10