María Félix

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María Félix is written by Niamh Thornton and published by Boydell & Brewer. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1855663724 (ISBN 10) and 9781855663725 (ISBN 13).

Mar a F lix (1914-2002) left her mark on Mexican and European film as well as fashion, art and jewellery design. Cartier created one-of-a-kind pieces; Leonora Carrington and Diego Rivera painted portraits; Carlos Fuentes wrote a play; Agust n Lara, a bestselling song. But she was nobody's muse. Did F lix really bring baby crocodiles to the Cartier boutique to request lifelike copies in a necklace? The story may be apocryphal, but it perfectly encapsulates her powerful, independent and unconventional persona. This book first examines F lix's life and work, reviewing her films and acting style and considering what they say about gender norms and a woman's place on screen. It then turns to her role as curator and benefactor, exploring how art, literature and song sustained her image. It concludes by exploring the persistent interest in her life story and evaluating her significance for contemporary audiences.