Overview
The legendary life of Mexican singer Lucha Reyes is the basis of this fictionalized biography ( or as director Arturo Ripstein puts it "an imaginary biography"). Lucha Reyes was an unconventional, and sexually liberated woman, most famous for her "cancion ranchera" style singing. Her story begins in 1939, where at 33 she still lived at home with her mother, Dona Victora, the madame of a renowned Mexico City whorehouse. Lucha marries the liberal Pedro Calderon and then buys a beggar's daughter. She becomes the mother to this child, Luzma. Lucha craves lasting love like junkies crave heroin. But for her loyal daughter, she never finds it and in the end no one can help her.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed The Queen of the Night?
The Queen of the Night was directed by Arturo Ripstein.
Where was The Queen of the Night produced?
It was produced by companies including Ultra Films, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Entertainment Artists, El Tenampa Filmworks, Les Films du Nopal, Fondo de Fomento a la Calidad Cinematográfica, Universidad de Guadalajara, Producciones Amaranta, Fundación del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano in Mexico, France, United States of America.
The Queen of the Night Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of The Queen of the Night wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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