Romance,Drama,Thriller
Mexico
Él is a Mexican film released in 1953, directed by Luis Buñuel. The film is a psychological thriller that explores themes of obsession, jealousy, and control. The film stars Arturo de Córdova as Francisco, who is a wealthy businessman and a strict adherent to his principles. He is perceived as an ideal husband by society due to his wealth and his reputation for being an upstanding and responsible citizen.
One day, Francisco meets a woman named Gloria, played by Delia Garces, and he becomes obsessed with her. He relentlessly pursues her and eventually convinces her to marry him. Francisco is very devoted to Gloria and is seemingly the perfect husband. However, his behavior becomes increasingly bizarre and disturbing as the film progresses. He becomes jealous and possessive of Gloria, and his need for control becomes more and more evident.
As Gloria becomes more aware of Francisco's behavior, she becomes increasingly concerned for her safety. However, when she tries to express her fears to others, nobody believes her. Francisco has such a good reputation and is so admired by society that his behavior is not seen as a cause for alarm.
Él is a classic of Mexican cinema and is considered one of Buñuel's greatest works. The film is a chilling exploration of the darker aspects of human nature and the destructive power of obsession.
